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Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (26 Sep 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...basis of 2024 data supplied by Partner Services taking part in the Core Funding scheme, the estimated annual cost of salaries for all staff with a Level 7 or higher relevant qualification is €407 million. In relation to the estimate above, the following should be noted: The cost estimate is based on staff details, including qualification level, recorded in service...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Youth Services (25 Sep 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: I have received the submission from the organisation referenced by the Deputy, and it is being reviewed within my Department. Budget 2025 is currently being considered by Government in the context of the annual estimates process. Therefore, the Deputy will appreciate that it would not be appropriate for me to comment further at this stage. However, from 2020 to Budget 2024, current...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Youth Work Supports (24 Sep 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: I am cognisant of the campaign referenced by the Deputy, and the submission is being reviewed within my Department. Budget 2025 is currently being considered by Government in the context of the annual estimates process. Therefore, the Deputy will appreciate that it would not be appropriate for me to comment further at this stage. However, from 2020 to Budget 2024, current Exchequer...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Youth Work Projects (19 Sep 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: I propose to take Questions Nos. 251, 252, 253 and 254 together. I have received the submission referred to by the Deputy, and it is being reviewed within my Department. Budget 2025 is currently being considered by Government in the context of the annual estimates process. Therefore, the Deputy will appreciate that it would not be appropriate for me to comment further at this stage. ...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Youth Work Supports (19 Sep 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: Budget 2025 is currently being considered by Government in the context of the annual estimates process. Therefore, the Deputy will appreciate that it would not be appropriate for me to comment further at this stage. However, from 2020 to Budget 2024, current Exchequer funding for youth services and programmes increased from €61.79 million to €77.95 million, a 26% increase...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Budget 2025 (19 Sep 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: I have received the submission referenced by the Deputy, and it is being reviewed within my Department. Budget 2025 is currently being considered by Government in the context of the annual estimates process. Therefore, the Deputy will appreciate that it would not be appropriate for me to comment further at this stage. However, from 2020 to Budget 2024, current Exchequer funding for...

Childcare: Motion [Private Members] (18 Sep 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...and childcare in the history of the State; — total Government investment in early learning and childcare has almost doubled since 2020, rising to €1.1 billion this year, well in excess of the First 5 annual State investment target of €970 million by 2028, which was exceeded five years earlier than planned; and — Core Funding has acted as the lynchpin to...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (18 Sep 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...) for children and their families who experience disadvantage. This is the start of a multi-annual investment plan – with investment this year exceeding €1.1 billion – achieving the First 5 investment target five years ahead of time. Core Funding which has been in operation since 15 September 2022, is a payment to providers designed to meet the combined objectives...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (9 Sep 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: The introduction of Core Funding in 2022 brought a significant increase in investment for the sector, with €259 million of funding paid directly to services in year 1 of the scheme, of which €210.8 million was entirely new funding. This funding, which increased by 11% (to €287 million) in year 2, will increase again by another 15% in year 3 (to €331 million). This...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Youth Work Supports (9 Sep 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: Budget 2025 is currently being considered by Government in the context of the annual estimates process. Therefore, the Deputy will appreciate that it would not be appropriate for me to comment further at this stage. However, from 2020 to Budget 2024, current Exchequer funding for youth services and programmes increased from €61.79 million to €77.95 million, a 26% increase...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Youth Services (9 Sep 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...so that every young person is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential. From 2020 to Budget 2024, current Exchequer funding for youth services and programmes increased from €61.8 million to €77.95 million, a 26% increase overall. I am very cognisant of the challenges being experienced by some clubs in recruiting volunteers, particularly in the aftermath of the...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Youth Services (9 Sep 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: Budget 2025 is currently being considered by Government in the context of the annual estimates process. Therefore, the Deputy will appreciate that it would not be appropriate for me to comment further at this stage. However, from 2020 to Budget 2024, current Exchequer funding for youth services and programmes increased from €61.79 million to €77.95 million, a 26% increase...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (9 Sep 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...in recent years to improve the resourcing, quality and availability of early learning and childcare. The 2024 allocation for early learning and care was €1.109 billion, which represents an €83 million (8%) increase on the 2023 budget allocation. My Department has in place a range of supports and funding schemes to support the delivery of early learning and childcare places...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (9 Sep 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: The introduction of Core Funding in 2022 brought a significant increase in investment for the sector, with €259 million of funding paid directly to services in year 1 of the scheme, of which €210.8 million was entirely new funding. This funding, which increased by 11% (to €287 million) in year 2, will increase again by another 15% in year 3 (to €331 million). This...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (9 Sep 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: The Magic Roundabout, registered as Beautiful Minds Crèche & Montessori Ltd. received €177,579.70 in year 1 of Core Funding and, as of June 2024, the service had a contract value of €188,820.82 for year 2 of the scheme. Services coming into contract for year 3 of the scheme will benefit from further increases in Core Funding owing to the 15% increase in the total...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Youth Services (9 Sep 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: Budget 2025 is currently being considered by Government in the context of the annual estimates process. Therefore, the Deputy will appreciate that it would not be appropriate for me to comment further at this stage. I am aware, of course, of the pre-budget submission in question and the request for additional funding for the youth sector. However, from 2020 to Budget 2024, current Exchequer...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (23 Jul 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: Over the past eight budgets, investment in early learning and childcare has risen from €260 million in 2015 to €1.109 billion in 2024. The First 5 investment target of €1 billion was met in 2023, 5 years ahead of time. This unprecedented investment speaks to the commitment of Government in prioritising early learning and childcare services. The table below outlines the...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (23 Jul 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...programme of stakeholder consultation as part of this two year project, engaging with parents, providers, the workforce, and other stakeholders. In December 2021, Government adopted all 25 recommendations contained in an Expert Group report, Partnership for the Public Good: A New Funding Model for Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School-Age Childcare (SAC) and implementation of these...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Youth Services (23 Jul 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...to direct capital funding over the period ahead. While this research is underway, I have prioritised the direct delivery of services and programmes for young people and secured an increase of €5 million, or 6.8%, in Budget 2024 for current expenditure.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (23 Jul 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...and retention. In general, staffing pressures in the sector are caused not by insufficient supply of qualified personnel, but by high levels of staff turnover. In line with commitments in First 5, in December 2021, I launched Nurturing Skills: The Workforce Plan for ELC and SAC, 2022-2028. Nurturing Skills aims to strengthen the ongoing process of professionalisation for those working in...