Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 December 2025
66. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality her plans to deal with childcare facilities that have been affected by defective concrete blocks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73271/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department works with Pobal and local Childcare Committees to offer Case Management Supports to services in difficulty. Through this process, services may also access Sustainability Funding following an assessment of need. One strand of this funding can support a service with the cost of relocation. Services who experience issues with defective blocks or construction issues are encouraged to contact their local City/County Childcare Committee (CCC).
The local Childcare Committee will assist the service in finding a suitable alternative location and will engage with Pobal and this Department regarding sustainability funding to facilitate the relocation of the service.
The local Childcare Committees will source suitable alternative places for children attending these services to ensure minimal disruption to their care, should the service be unable to relocate.
