The affordable child care scheme was announced in budget 2018. There has been no ring-fencing of money thus far in 2018. When will legislation in respect of the affordable child care scheme come before the House?

It is intended to publish that legislation this session and bring it through the Houses next year. The main elements of the scheme have already been introduced, as the Deputy is aware, including the child care subsidy for all children aged between six months and three years.