The Minister for Children says he won't make any decision about a second year of free pre-school until an examination of the issue is completed.
James Reilly has addressed delegates of Early Childhood Learning groups, who are holding their conference this weekend.
Early Childhood Ireland say they think it would be better to provide proper funding for the existing year, rather than introduce a second one.
Minister Reilly says he'll be guided by the Inter Departmental group report on the matter:
