Minister Fitzgerald welcomes securing future of universal free pre-school year [merrionstreet.ie]
- Published: 05 December 2011
Minister Fitzgerald says resources and reforms to be targeted at improving outcomes for Children
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Frances Fitzgerald TD today (5th December) responded to the announcement of the Estimate of €408m to be made available to the Department of Children and Youth Affairs in 2012 and €568.9m for HSE Child and Family Services.
Minister Fitzgerald stated that: “This is the first Estimates process for my new Department and as part of the national effort to address Ireland’s deficit situation, my Department like all others, has had to find savings. My Department will continue to work to deliver on its mandate to promote better outcomes for children and young people.”
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