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Dáil
‹ Questions on Promised Legislation

Affordable childcare scheme Bill

Summary

Deputy Madigan asked when the affordable childcare scheme Bill 2017 would be enacted, noting its priority status and the pressure on anxious parents. The Taoiseach said the Minister intended it to be introduced and implemented by 1 September and would contact the Deputy.

It is International Women's Day today and the affordable childcare scheme Bill 2017 will be extremely important. Many anxious mothers are waiting for it to be enacted. The heads of the Bill were listed under priority legislation on 30 January last. When will this happen?

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

The intention of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, on behalf of Government, is to have this introduced and implemented by 1 September. That means it must move along fairly quickly. The Minister will contact the Deputy.

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