The review, which will involve seven Government departments and look at investment into the country’s childcare and early education, is being led by the minister for children and youth affairs Dr James Reilly.
Currently, the state invests around €260 million per year into childcare. This includes the country’s free pre-school year, which benefits over 100,000 children.
The review will look at current key investment vehicles that support childcare and early education provision across all Government, departments, what childcare is available, - identifying best practice, and whether there are any gaps in provision.
It will also consider the affordability of childcare, how children’s’ outcomes can be improved, ways to support parents to care for their children and address issues of disadvantage and poverty.
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