Budget will have a 1.2 billion euro package for childcare, says O'Gorman

The transcript discusses the efforts to increase the budget for early years education, doubling it over four years. It highlights the importance of state involvement in childcare to address capacity issues and the debate over public vs. private models. The Green Party supports state provision, contrasting with Sinn Féin's stance.

How much did the budget for early years childcare increase from when the speaker became minister to Budget 2025?

• From 700 million euros to 1.5 billion euros

• From 500 million euros to 1 billion euros

• From 800 million euros to 1.3 billion euros

• From 638 million euros to over 1.2 billion euros

What does the speaker believe is necessary for areas lacking childcare capacity?

• Increasing private provider funding

• State intervention to open new services

• Encouraging more private providers

• Reducing childcare costs

What is the speaker's opinion on the current model of childcare provision?

• It should be entirely privatized

• It is too costly for the government

• It is sufficient and needs no change

• It relies too much on private providers

What surprised the speaker about Sinn Féin's childcare policy?

• Their decision to maintain the status quo

• Their plan to increase state involvement

• Their proposal to cut the childcare budget

• Their focus on private providers

What is a key component of the Green Party's manifesto regarding childcare?

• Reducing state involvement

• Maintaining the current model

• State provision of childcare

• Privatizing all childcare services