Tallaght Hospital crèche closure
Senator Cáit Keane asks the Minister to prevent closure of the Tallaght Hospital crèche, citing unpublished reports, nurses’ early shifts and parents’ need for childcare; the Chair says some matters will be answered on the Adjournment.
The matter is being raised on the Adjournment today by Senator Katherine Zappone. I am sure she would give the Senator some time if she asked.
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May I raise it on the Order of Business?
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It is an issue that is to be raised on the Adjournment. Does the Senator have another issue for the Leader? I am sure Senator Katherine Zappone would give the Senator some time if she asked.
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I met the assistant CEO. The issue is important. A report that has not been published is being used against parents. I want the Minister to ask for the report. The crèche is not being closed by the Minister. One must take all of the issues into consideration. Nurses have to work at 8 a.m. and many crèches are not open. The crèche must stay open. I ask that the Minister would come to the House to ensure that is the case. The crèche will not close without a fight. The management will not do that to the nurses.
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It is hard enough for parents to get out to work without having hindrances put in their way.