Malcolm Byrne (Wicklow-Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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424. To ask the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the measures in place to support childcare facilities in transitioning to using renewable sources of energy. [62613/25]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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As part of the recent NDP review, the capital allocation for this Department has increased to €795 million over the next five years. This increased funding will be used in part to provide additional early learning and childcare places through future capital programmes, including operating a further scheme similar to the Building Blocks capital funding schemes to support the expansion of provision by existing operators, as well as implementing my Departments commitment to capital investment in State-owned facilities.

The Department are currently examining options for future Building Blocks schemes and I expect to announce details in early 2026.

The Department is not currently planning on operating a scheme to support early learning childcare facilities in transitioning to using renewable sources of energy.