Childcare shortage: State raises concerns over planned closure of Limerick creche – The Irish Times
The Department of Children has intervened in the proposed closure of a Co Limerick creche, raising concerns the…
First ever review of childcare fees to target creches overcharging parents – The Irish Times
The first ever review of childcare providers’ fees is to be conducted targeting creches that are overcharging parents.…
€1.5bn to be set aside for tax package for workers in summer economic statement – The Irish Times
Tough negotiations in the autumn on Government spending plans for next year will be indicated by pre-budget figures…
Thousands of creche and early education staff to be balloted on pay proposals – The Irish Times
Thousands of childcare and early education staff are to be balloted on industrial action after talks intended to…
Dublin creche raising fees after being ordered to refund more than €100,000 to parents – The Irish Times
Parents have been overcharged thousands of euro a year by childcare providers that have hiked fees despite promising…
Tusla reports ‘unprecedented demand’ as referrals pass 100,000 for first time – The Irish Times
Tusla needs “as much resourcing as possible” as it faces “unprecedented” and increasing demands on it services, the…
Parents taking ‘fake sick days’ as creches close at short notice – The Irish Times
Working parents are being forced to find alternative childcare or take annual leave or “fake sick days” as…
Childcare fees to be capped at €183.70 per week for 45 hours of care – The Irish Times
Most parents who use childcare will benefit from a new maximum cap on fees of €183.70 per week…
The childminder exodus: ‘I love it … Leaving was not an easy decision’ – The Irish Times
A childminder has said she is “devastated” to leave her role but has decided to do so due…