Early Childhood Care and Education

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 January 2026

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Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Questions (845, 846, 847, 848)

Conor D McGuinness

Question:

845. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the reason a pre-school (details supplied) operating under the ECCE scheme has received a commercial rates bill; whether this is now the standard for all ECCE pre-schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3854/26]

Conor D McGuinness

Question:

846. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the reason a pre-school (details supplied) operating under the ECCE scheme has received a commercial rates bill; whether this is now the standard for all ECCE pre-schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3855/26]

Conor D McGuinness

Question:

847. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the reason as to why a pre-school (details supplied) operating under the ECCE scheme has received a commercial rates bill; whether this is now the standard for all ECCE pre-schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3856/26]

Conor D McGuinness

Question:

848. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the reason a pre-school (details supplied) operating under the ECCE scheme has received a commercial rates bill; whether this is now the standard for all ECCE pre-schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3857/26]

Written answers

Minister for Children, Disability and Equality

I propose to take Questions Nos. 845, 846, 847 and 848 together.

Commercial rates payments for early learning and childcare providers do not fall under the remit of the Department of Children, Disability and Equality and the Department has no role in determining which properties are rateable.

The making of valuations for rating purposes is the sole responsibility of Tailte Éireann, formerly the Commissioner of Valuation. Tailte Éireann falls under the aegis of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH).

I recently met with my cabinet colleague, Deputy Browne, in order to discuss this issue. Additionally, officials in the Department are engaging with their colleagues in DHLGH.

I can update the Deputy once clarification on the matter is received.

Question No. 846 answered with Question No. 845.

Question No. 847 answered with Question No. 845.

Question No. 848 answered with Question No. 845.

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