Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 February 2022

Wednesday, 23 February 2022

Ceisteanna (153)

Kathleen Funchion

Ceist:

153. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Minister for Education the value of the employment wage subsidy scheme to the early learning and care and school age childcare sector; the estimated cost to these providers of implementing Covid-19 measures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10376/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education

Policy responsibility for early learning and care and the school age childcare sector is a matter for the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, therefore this question is more appropriate for answer by my colleague, Minister O'Gorman.