Details Required from Minister Reilly on Childcare

Seamus Healy TD, has stated that in view of the fact that from July 2, 2015 single parents of children over 7 years of age will be required to participate in activation measures outside the home in order to receive the full job seekers transition payment , will he provide free child care outside of school hours and in school holiday periods to the children affected as a matter of urgency?  And if he will make a statement on the matter?
Seamus Healy also wishes to ask the minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Reilly, the following:

1. If he is now in a position to increase the capitation fee payable under the early childhood care and education scheme, to the level required to provide the service; if he will re-instate 2011 levels of capitation, as an interim measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

2. If he is now in a position to provide extra resources to child care providers in respect of children with additional and special needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter?

3. If he will provide a second full free preschool year for all children from the beginning of the new school year; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

4. If he will restore the level of funding to this vital programme for young people and if he will make a statement on the matter

 

5. If he will restore the 30% cut in youth services provision since 2008 including the cuts made by his government since coming to office? And if he will make a statement on the matter?