2834. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality hew views on the common practice by childcare providers to require a non-refundable deposit from parents when putting their child’s name down, particularly in the context whereby parents are particularly desperate to secure a placement due to local childcare shortages and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59952/26]

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2834. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality hew views on the common practice by childcare providers to require a non-refundable deposit from parents when putting their child’s name down, particularly in the context whereby parents are particularly desperate to secure a placement due to local childcare shortages and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59952/26]

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1. 7 September 2026

   Childcare Services

   2834. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality hew views on the common practice by childcare providers to require a non-refundable deposit from parents when putting their child’s name down, particularly in the context whereby parents are particularly desperate to secure a placement due to local childcare shortages and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59952/26]

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