In the absence of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, I ask the Taoiseach to comment on the potential for legislation with regard to the timely publication of reports produced by Tusla in light of the "RTÉ Investigates - Creches, Behind Closed Doors" that was aired earlier in the summer. The Taoiseach may be aware that the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs and Tusla are not in a position to provide parents with real-time information where there are issues with regard to certain childcare providers. Will the Minister or the Department of Children and Youth Affairs be in a position to provide us with information on legislation to come before the Joint Committee on Children and Youth Affairs?

I thank Deputy Farrell for raising this important issue. I am not aware of any proposed legislation relating to this matter but I may be mistaken and I will confer with the Minister, Deputy Zappone, later in the day and provide Deputy Farrell with a full response.