Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 June 2026
699. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if the case of an early education centre (details supplied) which is in financial difficulty will be examined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49170/26]
View answerI understand the Dublin City Childcare Committee has met with the Moatview Early Education Centre Manager with regards to their present situation. It is expected that a follow up meeting will take place in July where the appropriate supports, both financial and non-financial, will be identified and progressed.
I do not want any Provider to be faced with financial sustainability issues in their delivery of Early Learning and Childcare services. To support services, there are wider financial supports available from the Department. Where a service is experiencing financial difficulty or has viability concerns, these can be accessed while remaining within Core Funding.
This support can take the form of assisting services with interpreting analysis of staff ratios and cash flow, financial support, as well as more specialised advice and support appropriate to individual circumstances.
I would encourage any service experiencing difficulty and who would like support should contact their CCC to access case management supports. Contact details for all City and County Childcare Committees are available on the gov.ie website.
