Child Care (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013

Public bill · Private Member · Introduced

The proposal would increase the maximum fine to €100,000 for breaking childcare rules, obstructing authorised inspections, or refusing inspectors access to premises. Courts would consider the seriousness of the breach, the size of the operation and whether it has been corrected, and could also ban someone from running a pre-school or school-age service. Breaking that ban could lead to another €100,000 fine, up to two years in prison, or both.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to amend penalty provisions under section 57 of the Child Care Act 1991 (as amended), and the regulations made by Ministerial orders there within

Last updated 12 April 2018