Inheritance tax changes and ‘very significant cut’ to childcare fees on the cards for budget
PUBLIC EXPENDITURE MINISTER Jack Chambers has confirmed that there is room in this year’s budget for changes to…
Oberstown director calls for ‘ceasefire’ in staffing dispute
THE DIRECTOR OF Oberstown Children Detention Campus has called for a “ceasefire” in an ongoing industrial relations dispute…
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…
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…
Toxic masculinity creating ‘testing time’ for staff at Oberstown child detention centre – The Irish Times
Toxic masculinity is an “emerging trend” among male youths in the Oberstown Children Detention Campus, according to its…
Youth refused special chairs for classroom due to attendance at fee-paying school, High Court hears – The Irish Times
An application for special electric-powered chairs to meet the “postural and toileting needs” in the classroom of a…
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…
Psychiatrists’ body ‘cannot endorse’ new State autism protocol – The Irish Times
One of the largest professional mental health bodies has said it “cannot endorse” the Health Service Executive’s new…
Robert Watt set to be paid €280,000 a year to lead Dublin city regeneration body – The Irish Times
The former top civil servant in the Department of Health, Robert Watt, is expected to be named as…
Foley expresses surprise, says no one in Government knew in advance – The Irish Times
Minister for Children Norma Foley has said no one in Government knew in advance that Michael Healy-Rae was…
Government departments are using AI, but one clear red line has been laid down – The Irish Times
Human oversight must be maintained in Government departments, according to an evolving policy that has been made clear…