394. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will address the critical shortage of registered childminders in County Tipperary, particularly in light of the complex regulations that deter childminders from registering with Tusla; the immediate actions that can be taken to ensure that children with additional care needs, such as those with phenylketonuria, have access to suitable and reliable childcare, given the current lack of available spaces in registered facilities; if he will provide an update on efforts to address these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37889/24]

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394. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will address the critical shortage of registered childminders in County Tipperary, particularly in light of the complex regulations that deter childminders from registering with Tusla; the immediate actions that can be taken to ensure that children with additional care needs, such as those with phenylketonuria, have access to suitable and reliable childcare, given the current lack of available spaces in registered facilities; if he will provide an update on efforts to address these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37889/24]

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