1898. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will include in the 2026-2027 core funding contract, new rules to regulate childcare deposits that would stipulate a maximum deposit equivalent to no more than two weeks’ fees at the time of booking, that the balance of the standard deposit (maximum of up to one month’s fees) would be collected no earlier than eight months before the agreed start date, and if a creche place is reserved for an unborn child, any deposits paid shall be fully refundable up to one month following the date of birth or expected due date in the tragic event of a miscarriage, stillbirth, or other unforeseeable issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45051/25]

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1898. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will include in the 2026-2027 core funding contract, new rules to regulate childcare deposits that would stipulate a maximum deposit equivalent to no more than two weeks’ fees at the time of booking, that the balance of the standard deposit (maximum of up to one month’s fees) would be collected no earlier than eight months before the agreed start date, and if a creche place is reserved for an unborn child, any deposits paid shall be fully refundable up to one month following the date of birth or expected due date in the tragic event of a miscarriage, stillbirth, or other unforeseeable issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45051/25]

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