PQ 615
615. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if her Department has conducted, or is conducting, a review into early years professional terminology, given that there is a clear preference across the sector to use early childhood education and care in place of Early Learning and Care, as is custom internationally; the timeframe for the potential publication of such a review; and the engagement her Department has had with stakeholders on this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47325/26]
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615. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if her Department has conducted, or is conducting, a review into early years professional terminology, given that there is a clear preference across the sector to use early childhood education and care in place of Early Learning and Care, as is custom internationally; the timeframe for the potential publication of such a review; and the engagement her Department has had with stakeholders on this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47325/26]
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