• From September 2024, ECCE-enrolled children will be fully supported to access and participate in early learning and care settings beyond the time they spend in the ECCE programme – both in term and out of term. The maximum number of additional hours of support available is 30 hours per week, including ECCE programme attendance of 15 hours per week in term.
• From September 2024, the AIM capitation rate will increase to €246 per week for the 15-hour capitation rate and €492 per week for the 30-hour capitation rate.