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Mitchell welcomes additional pre-school inspectors for Dublin South

5th November 2013 - Olivia Mitchell TD

Local Fine Gael TD for Dublin South, Olivia Mitchell has welcomed the announcement that the recruitment of two additional pre-school inspectors for Dublin South is at an advanced stage.

 
“This announcement will reassure parents of children attending local pre-schools, play groups, nurseries, and crèches whose confidence was shattered last summer after the secret filming of childcare workers revealed practices that shocked parents and seemed to reflect sub-standard levels of care.
 
“I am delighted that the gap in pre-school inspectors for Dublin South will be filled by the recruitment of two new inspectors. Overall €4.5 million in funding was allocated in Budget 2014 to improve quality and support services for the childcare profession.
 
“The delivery of high quality childcare is vital for families today and particularly in Dublin South where many families have both parents working in order to support costly mortgages and of course dependable childcare is crucial to single working parents”.