149. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the extent to which the potential reduction in ECCE capacity influenced the decision to restrict maintenance of reduced ratio arrangements to one per room; whether consideration was given to circumstances in which a smaller group size may provide a more appropriate support than the addition of further adult assistance; and the way in which the policy aligns with the objective of ensuring meaningful participation and inclusion of children with additional needs in mainstream early years settings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74533/26]

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149. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the extent to which the potential reduction in ECCE capacity influenced the decision to restrict maintenance of reduced ratio arrangements to one per room; whether consideration was given to circumstances in which a smaller group size may provide a more appropriate support than the addition of further adult assistance; and the way in which the policy aligns with the objective of ensuring meaningful participation and inclusion of children with additional needs in mainstream early years settings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74533/26]

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1. 21 October 2026

   Early Childhood Care and Education

   149. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the extent to which the potential reduction in ECCE capacity influenced the decision to restrict maintenance of reduced ratio arrangements to one per room; whether consideration was given to circumstances in which a smaller group size may provide a more appropriate support than the addition of further adult assistance; and the way in which the policy aligns with the objective of ensuring meaningful participation and inclusion of children with additional needs in mainstream early years settings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74533/26]

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