392. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she is aware of an anomaly within the Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) whereby children in receipt of AIM Level 7 supports during their ECCE session are unable to access AIM Plus funding for an additional 30 minutes offered by their early learning and care service, given that AIM Plus has a minimum allocation of one hour and does not allow rounding up in the same way as the National Childcare Scheme, resulting in children either being excluded from the additional 30 minutes or the cost of Level 7 support being borne by the provider; if she accepts that this places children with additional needs at a disadvantage compared to their peers; if she will outline the steps her Department will take to address this inequity and ensure equitable access to AIM Plus for any additional hours offered by services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7099/26]

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392. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she is aware of an anomaly within the Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) whereby children in receipt of AIM Level 7 supports during their ECCE session are unable to access AIM Plus funding for an additional 30 minutes offered by their early learning and care service, given that AIM Plus has a minimum allocation of one hour and does not allow rounding up in the same way as the National Childcare Scheme, resulting in children either being excluded from the additional 30 minutes or the cost of Level 7 support being borne by the provider; if she accepts that this places children with additional needs at a disadvantage compared to their peers; if she will outline the steps her Department will take to address this inequity and ensure equitable access to AIM Plus for any additional hours offered by services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7099/26]

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