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Two out of five childcare workers seeking work opportunities outside of the sector

A new study has found that just under two in every five childcare workers are now seeking work opportunities outside of the childcare sector. The Early Years Staffing and Pay Survey, conducted by the organisation Services Industrial Professional and ...

22 Aug 2022 at 12:57

National News

€200 cap on childcare would bring more women into the workplace - Labour

Labour employment spokesperson Marie Sherlock said there is a crisis in the world of work for thousands of women throughout the country. Through a lack of action on affordable childcare, Senator Sherlock said families should not have to choose ...

23 Sept 2022 at 17:13

National News

'Vast majority' of parents set to benefit from childcare fee freeze - O'Gorman

Parents whose children are in childcare are set to benefit from a freeze on parental fees. A payment determined by calculating 7% of income capacity will be sent to providers who agree not to increase fees above rates charged in September ...

18 May 2022 at 11:58

National News

'People are feeling the pinch' - Government is working on rising costs, Varadkar tells Dáil

Leo Varadkar has told the Dáil the Government is working on proposals to target the rising cost of childcare and public transport. The Tánaiste said there are areas in the cost-of-living crisis where the Government can do more. Mr ...

19 May 2022 at 16:52

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Knockanrawley Childcare - One of the largest and longest established childcare facilities in Tipperary town

Knockanrawley Childcare is one of the largest and longest established childcare facilities in Tipperary town. This modern facility provides an affordable, professional and caring environment to young children from both urban and ...

19 May 2022 at 11:16

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Roscrea parent and toddler group in association with Roscrea Library

Starting from March 3 of 2022 Roscrea Library will be hosting a Parent & Toddler group every Thursday from 10.30am – 12.30pm organised by Roscrea Youth Service. If you would like to find out more contact Sarah on 083 3160530 or ...

09 Mar 2022 at 15:15

National News

Average distance from homes to childcare services revealed in new CSO report

The average distance between residential dwellings and childcare services has been revealed. The Central Statistics Office (CSO) released the findings today (Wednesday May 25) along with information on the distance between ...

25 May 2022 at 15:33

National News

Thousands of kids from lower income families to benefit from subsidy scheme changes

Thousands of children from lower income families are set to benefit from changes to the National Childcare Scheme (NCS). The changes - announced today (Friday April 8) by the Minister for Children, Roderic O'Gorman - will ...

08 Apr 2022 at 13:15

National News

New funding model will help transform childcare sector, says minister

The Children’s Minister has unveiled a new funding model aimed at bringing “transformative change” to the childcare sector. Roderic O’Gorman said that Together for Better will provide a “sound framework” to improve the ...

15 Sept 2022 at 13:19

National News

New survey reveals less than half of parents are unaware of available childcare supports

As a national survey reveals that close to half of parents are unaware of childcare supports, Green Party Spokesperson for Social Protection Marc Ó Cathasaigh is calling on all parents to check what is available. The ...

05 Sept 2022 at 15:59

National News

New wage deal for childcare workers set to be signed off in next few weeks

Children’s Minister Roderic O’Gorman has said a new wage deal for childcare workers bringing in minimum pay of 13 euro per hour will be signed off in the next few weeks. Mr O’Gorman said the deal is part of an ...

25 Aug 2022 at 15:12

National News

O'Gorman announces pilot scheme providing hot meals for children in childcare settings

The Minister for Children has announced a pilot scheme providing hot meals for children in childcare settings. Minister Roderic O'Gorman, today (November 22) announced €150,000 in funding for the scheme, ...

22 Nov 2022 at 14:29

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