Broadford childcare funding
Deputy Neville asks why Broadford Community Childcare was refused funding for a purpose-built facility, warning that an after-school service may be lost. The Minister says she will ask her Department to explain the refusal.
There are five Deputies who I am trying to accommodate. They are Deputies Neville, Buckley, Ellis, Doherty and Kenny.
Comment on this
Page 78 of the programme for Government states we will introduce a new system to support and expand quality after-school care for school aged children. Page 41 outlines the revitalisation of rural Ireland. What is the rationale for Broadford Community Childcare - I stress the words "community childcare" - being refused funding for a purpose built facility? As a result of the refusal, an after school service for 20 children and their siblings will be lost in a small rural village.
Comment on this
I thank the Deputy for the question. I will ask my Department to provide the reasons for the refusal.