Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 February 2025
1002. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps that will be taken to replace a cut in service hours in a childcare facility (details supplied) particularly in a community where there is already a shortage of affordable childcare. [3338/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraI understand the service in question has had initial engagement with their local CCC.
In addition to the Core Funding grant for early learning and childcare providers towards operating costs, which the service avails of, Case Management Supports are available from my Department for any service experiencing financial difficulty or has concerns about their viability.
This support can take the form of assisting services with interpreting analysis of staff ratios and cash flow, financial support for services, as well as more specialised advice and support appropriate to individual circumstances.
This service will soon meet with their local CCC and with Pobal to discuss the various supports available under Case Management.
I have also been informed that the children who attend the afternoon session in the service in question can be accommodated in this service’s sister service, which is located within 1km of the service and that other alternative arrangements also being explored.
