this crisis does not abate? What happens in January? What happens our housing investments or our investments across in education, health and childcare? The USC brings in €5 billion to €6 billion. The Deputy wants something for everyone in the audience. She wants universal energy credits. She wants
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House for many years regarding the fact it is still not 100% redress. There is nothing to cover social housing or childcare facilities. We still have the outstanding issue of the side-by-side rebuilding, which Deputy Ward very eloquently raised on Leaders' Questions earlier.
The scheme
Local post offices are closing as are local Garda stations. People are finding impossible to access GPs. There is a lack of affordable childcare, affordable housing and reliable public transport in these areas of north Wexford and south Wicklow. In many ways from my memories I see that
They are working harder than ever but struggling more than ever as the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite in housing, groceries, childcare and healthcare. We believe it is essential to legislate to give workers and the trade unions the legal right to organise and to deliver
also the Minister’s area, are being asked to cope on lower incomes while they face the same rising costs for food, energy, childcare and housing as everybody else.
When this Government delays the living wage until 2029, who does the Government think is carrying that burden
nationally organised and managed service established to ensure that children's voices are heard and their best interests are independently presented in childcare proceedings by an appointed guardian ad litem. The target is 23 June for commencement of Part 7 of the Child Care (Amendment
thank Deputy Dempsey very much. I acknowledge her personal engagement with me on all matters related to early years and childcare. I know it is a particular priority for her and her constituents. The Deputy is correct that it is important to look at two schemes. The building
first hand the excellent work that happens there. I am aware of the Deputy's personal commitment to advancing early years childcare provision in his constituency.
Specifically, it is hugely important that we support providers and parents from an affordability point of view, but that we also support
outlined in the regulations, administer medication in an emergency.
The list of organisations that can register with the HPRA includes educational establishments and childcare facilities and I understand that five schools have registered. Registration is a matter for school boards of management if they consider it necessary
National Transport Authority, NTA. The delays cause real distress. People are missing work and medical appointments and struggling to get to childcare commitments. I understand from the CEO of Dublin Bus, Billy Hann, that a new next generation automatic vehicle location, NGAVL, system will be piloted in September
find it difficult to invest in future-proofing their homes because they are worried about paying rent, their mortgage or for childcare. People do not have money sitting in their bank accounts that they could use for these measures. We ask that the Government support our calls
very high increase in investment in public services that all workers benefit from - families and people generally. It is investment in education, health, childcare and right across the board but most critically in housing. Housing remains the number one issue facing our country. We put unprecedented investment into
ambition for the country. In October, there was no money for the renewables revolution that we need. There was nothing for universal public childcare, yet the Government found €1 billion in tax breaks for developers and fast food chains. The question is obvious: how can the Government move
This captures the multidimensional nature of child poverty and well-being, as alongside income supports, we are also advancing actions in housing, employment, childcare and public services.
The Government’s new housing plan, Delivering Homes, Building Communities, recognises that homelessness is the single most pressing social issue that
roof. She also knows that the weekly shop is a lot more expensive than it was last week, that the cost of childcare is another mortgage and that rents are increasing. Now she also knows that her house is cold for two weeks because she cannot afford
Dolan - To discuss battery energy storage systems and solar planning guidelines in rural Ireland.
Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan - To discuss the capacity of childcare provision in Cork North-Central.
Deputy Michael Collins - To discuss the delay in publishing the short term letting and tourism Bill 2025.
Deputy John
involve his own area, so I appreciate him taking this Topical Issue. As the Acting Chair said, I want to speak about childcare. It is probably one of the top three most prevalent issues in my own area of the city in Glanmire. If the Minister of State
Minister knows, chapter 15 of the national development plan is titled "Access to Quality Childcare, Education and Health Services". With an increasing demand for places across those three sectors, it is absolutely essential that we have that increased investment put to use as quickly as possible. We need
years out to 2030. They have set out detail around projects to be progressed.
NSO 10, as the Deputy mentioned, refers to quality childcare, education and health services. The Government has allocated over €7.55 billion to education projects over the next number of years, with €795 million
Dáil. This again gives agencies an ability to respond beyond the short term. I did not get a chance to come back on childcare and school places but I will in my next contribution
Donoghue - To discuss a school building at St. Mary's, Oldtown, County Dublin.
Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan - To discuss the capacity of childcare provision in Cork North- Central.
Deputy Malcolm Byrne - To discuss the need for a new building for Gorey Hill special school, Gorey, County Wexford.
Deputies
truth things are getting worse. The Government told us that when it came to the cost of living, housing, homelessness, healthcare, education and childcare, change would happen and that it would listen. While the Government has gone about prioritising the EU Presidency and chasing policy ambitions that
life-changing interventions like scoliosis surgery, assessments of need and mental health supports in CAMHS. The Government promised €200 per month for childcare. Where is it?
I only have a couple of minutes to speak today, but I could go on and on about Government failures. Last night
Leinster House are filled with groups passionately advocating for their cause. People speak up looking for funding for local services, special education supports, childcare, disability services, pensions and many other political, environmental and social issues. These demonstrations often involve closing roads in co-ordination with An Garda Síochána
their first budget. There was not one red cent for working people. Developers, landlords and banks were looked after though. They promised affordable childcare. Where is it? Parents are still waiting. They promised to abolish student fees and then increased them. They promised to abolish the means test
In parliamentary questions
Paul Lawless
Written
Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of childcare providers that have closed in County Mayo in each of the past ten years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12184/26
Roderic O'Gorman
Written
Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality for an update on the delivery of the public model of childcare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13305/26
Mairéad Farrell
Written
Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will provide an update on the provision of childcare services across Connemara; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13318/26
Cathal Crowe
Written
Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will consider purchasing a building (details supplied) for the purposes of establishing a community childcare facility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13328/26
Naoise Ó Muirí
Written
Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if her Department has assessed the significant level of demand for childcare services in north Dublin in its plans for State-led facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13362/26
Brendan Smith
Written
will outline the scheme, or schemes, of grant aid that will be available this year for the upgrading or provision of new childcare accommodation, both for community providers and private providers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13005/26
Emer Currie
Written
Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality for an update on how deposits for childcare services will be managed under Core Funding 2026-2027. [13316/26
Mark Wall
Written
asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she is aware of a potential Judicial Review of the 2025 ERO for the childcare sector being brought before the courts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13265/26
Ken O'Flynn
Written
Children, Disability and Equality whether her Department has engaged with Tusla, the Data Protection Commission, and representative bodies for early learning and childcare providers on the practical barriers to safeguarding information-sharing about staff conduct across early years settings; and if she will provide the dates of engagement
Donna McGettigan
Written
Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if her Department plans to deliver a State-run childcare facility in the Tulla-Kilkishen area of County Clare, given it has a rapidly increasing population and a dearth of facilities at present; and if she will
Claire Kerrane
Written
Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the supports available to an existing childcare provider looking to upgrade their outdoor facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12964/26
Roderic O'Gorman
Written
Equality the number of early years spaces currently provided in the Dublin 7 and Dublin 3 areas; the steps being taken to increase childcare places in these postal codes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13412/26
Emer Currie
Written
Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Social Protection if his Department has considered a proposal relating to childcare (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12563/26
Ruth Coppinger
Written
Children, Disability and Equality to consider the creation of a mandatory rechecking system for Garda vetting for those people employed in the childcare sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12756/26
Barry Ward
Written
Equality the actions she has taken in the months following a case (details supplied) to ensure that the failings identified in the childcare system are addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11685/26
Claire Kerrane
Written
Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if there are any circumstances whereby a childcare provider engaged in core funding can request a review with a view to increasing fees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11778/26
William Aird
Written
Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the measures being taken to address extensive childcare waiting lists, particularly for children under three; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12036/26
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh
Written
Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of applications which were made for sustainability funding for childcare services in financial difficulty; the level of funding that was made available each year for the past five years; and if she will make
Michael Healy-Rae
Written
Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if additional supports will be granted to assist childcare and early learning centres unable to recruit staff (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12498/26
Emer Currie
Written
Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide an update on the progress made on each Programme for Government commitment relating to childcare since the formation of Government, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12564/26
Emer Currie
Written
Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide an update on the progress made on each Programme for Government commitment relating to childcare in 2026, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12565/26
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide a list of the new school builds commenced since 2023 where pre-school childcare has been co-located with the mainstream school setting, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10572/26
Naoise Ó Muirí
Written
Children, Disability and Equality if her Department is in discussions with Dublin City Council in relation to acquiring State-led early learning and childcare facilities, whether the substantial need in north Dublin is being considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11291/26
Joe Neville
Written
Children, Disability and Equality the steps her Department have taken in the last year to address the growing issues with capacity for childcare places in areas of high population such as Naas; her additional plans this year which will help this; and if she will make a statement
Réada Cronin
Written
Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children currently on a waiting list in County Kildare for early learning and childcare places; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11031/26
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