573. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to the decision of the Health Service Executive to cease funding of the Childminding Advisory Service country wide; the action she will take to ensure that this valuable service is maintained in view of the fact that 80% of children are minded by childminders rather than creches and this advisory service has ensured upskilling and raising of standards among childminders; the way she will ensure the continuation of this element of child protection services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2661/13]

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573. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to the decision of the Health Service Executive to cease funding of the Childminding Advisory Service country wide; the action she will take to ensure that this valuable service is maintained in view of the fact that 80% of children are minded by childminders rather than creches and this advisory service has ensured upskilling and raising of standards among childminders; the way she will ensure the continuation of this element of child protection services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2661/13]

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