Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 July 2025
742. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to examine the childcare provider case (details supplied); if access and inclusion model funding can be backdated and clarity given for providers around timelines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37674/25]
View answer748. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to confirm receipt of correspondence from an inclusive preschool provider in relation to AIM level 7 non-term funding (details supplied); if she will take the matters outlined under consideration with a view to improving the process; if a review of the specific case is underway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37735/25]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 742 and 748 together.
The correspondence mentioned was received in my Department on 02/07/2025 and was shared with Pobal who administer the scheme on our behalf. Pobal will be in contact shortly with Ms. Jackson in regard to her application. Pobal and Better Start engage directly with service providers in regard to applications, providing advice and assistance as needed.
The Department are currently reviewing the AIM rules for the 2025-26 programme year in collaboration with Pobal.
