Fianna Fáil Seanad Spokesperson on Children, Disability, Equality and Integration, Erin McGreehan, has welcomed the publication of the new Childminding Regulations, which come into effect on 30 September.
Senator McGreehan said the new regulations are important as their publication marks the first time that childminders will be able to register with Tusla under new regulations that reflect the home and family setting in which childminders work and take into account the unique features of childminding.
She said: “The publication of these regulations marks a historic day for childminders and for the many families who use childminders every day.
“From 30th September, the childminders across Louth that play such a hugely important role in caring for children in our communities will be able to come into the National Childcare Scheme.
“Since coming into government in 2020, Fianna Fáil has supported the extension of regulation and supports to all paid, non-relative childminders, which in turn will open up the National Childcare Scheme to parents who use childminders.
“A priority for Fianna Fáil in government has been to ensure that these new regulations are proportionate and appropriate to the home and family setting in which childminders work, whilst ensuring the necessary safeguards for the protection of children.”
For further information reach out to Erin McGreehan.
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