Minister Zappone launches Open Policy Debate on Draft Childminding Action Plan
Minister Zappone launches Open Policy Debate on Draft Childminding Action Plan
Published: 16 October 2019
From: Department of Children and Youth Affairs
The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone TD, this morning launched an Open Policy Debate on her department’s Draft Childminding Action Plan. The event is one of a series of public consultation events on the Draft Plan.
The Department of Children and Youth Affairs launched an online survey and a call for submissions in August. In the coming weeks a series of focus groups will take place around the country, to give childminders an opportunity to share their views on the proposals.
Designed to complement the focus groups with childminders, today’s Open Policy Debate drew together a wider range of stakeholders who have an interest in the future of childminding in Ireland.
The Draft Childminding Action Plan aims to recognise the valuable work that childminders do and to ensure they can access the supports they need. It proposes a phased programme of reforms over a 10-year period to bring childminding into the mainstream of regulation, funding and support.
Speaking at the Open Policy Debate, Minister Zappone said:
Minister Zappone continued: