Minister for Children Roderic O’Gorman signalled his openness to the idea after a debate on childcare provision
Roderic O’Gorman with children from YMCA Childcare, Aungier Street: The Minister for Children says childcare capacity is a big challengeSenators outlined how there was pressure on childcare spaces in various parts of the country with parents finding it particularly hard to find places for babies.
She blamed “loopholes” like one-bedroom apartments not counting towards the 75 home figure and said that ending this exemption was something that could be done now. Mr O’Gorman said there were “real challenges” in childcare but the Coalition had advanced goals of reducing costs for parents, increasing pay for staff and ensuring sustainability for providers.
He referred to the proposal for the State to acquire shell buildings as part of a possible leaseback model and indicated his openness to the proposal. He said it “might be a direct provision to community as well”.
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