Childcare providers call for continuation of supports Childhood Services Ireland, the Ibec trade association representing childcare providers, has called on the Government to maintain the EWSS support at its current level. Business • 23 Nov 21
Planned budget of €716m for childcare sector next year The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform said Budget 2022 marks a turning point in the State's approach to the early years and childcare sector. Budget 2022 • 12 Oct 21
Tánaiste hints at childcare boost in Budget Childcare is to get a boost in next week's Budget, the Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has indicated, saying the costs are like a "second mortgage" for ... Business • 08 Oct 21
Possible changes to National Childcare Scheme next year The Minister for Children has said that he hopes to introduce changes to the National Childcare Scheme next year. Ireland • 05 Oct 21
Parents outline increasing difficulty finding childcare Tens of thousands of parents in Ireland search for childcare every year, but many say it is becoming increasingly difficult to secure places and afford ... Ireland • 17 Sep 21
Childcare facilities face closure over lack of staff A third of childcare managers say their facility could face closure in the coming months due to an inability to recruit qualified workers, a new ... Ireland • 09 Sep 21
More women than men seek flexible working hours More women than men have asked for flexible hours to look after their children during the pandemic, according to a survey by employers group Ibec. Business • 19 Apr 21
Return of overpayments to childcare providers sought The Department of Children and Youth Affairs has sought immediate recoupment of overpayments from early years' providers, according to the small firms group ISME. Coronavirus • 11 Nov 20
Open For Business - the Irish childcare sector In the final episode of the series, Ella and Richard take a look at the Childcare sector in Ireland and also hear from brand new ... Open for Business • 26 Aug 20
Childcare providers seek Govt support to stay open Concerns have been raised by childcare providers as the majority of businesses say that they will not be able to remain open without Government support. Childcare • 15 Jul 20
Two-thirds of créches apply for support for reopening Two-thirds of créches or childcare providers have so far applied for State support to reopen their doors. Coronavirus • 09 Jul 20
Crèche owners warn Covid committee of reduced capacity Crèche operators have warned that they may have to reduce capacity in some facilities because new staff will not be covered by the State's Temporary ... Coronavirus • 23 Jun 20
Childcare fees to be capped under govt programme Childcare and crèche fees will be capped to ensure the same level of care regardless of parental income under a new approach contained in the ... Politics • 15 Jun 20
Childcare providers asked not to hike fees on reopening Minister for Children Katherine Zappone has said childcare providers availing of a new €75m funding package for the sector must enter into a contract to ... Coronavirus • 10 Jun 20
Childcare availability to be expanded from 29 June Childcare facilities will be open to all parents who need childcare in order to return to work from 29 June, subject to capacity. Coronavirus • 29 May 20
Soothers and blankets face ban in reopened creches Childcare centres could be forced to reduce the number of items brought in by children to prevent Covid-19 infection when they reopen. Coronavirus • 15 May 20
Childcare providers seek clarity on how to re-open Childcare providers have said they need clarity on how they can re-open in phase 3 of the Government roadmap to easing Covid-19 restrictions, due to ... Coronavirus • 10 May 20
Many essential workers struggling to pay for childcare Facilitating adequate childcare for essential employees is critical to ensure that Ireland can continue to respond to the Covid-19 crisis, according to the Economic and ... Business • 08 May 20
HSE: No special paid childcare leave for staff The HSE has confirmed that frontline healthcare workers who cannot attend work due to childcare difficulties will be paid to stay at home, on the ... Coronavirus • 29 Apr 20
Health staff without childcare to be paid to stay home Healthcare workers who cannot find childcare will be allowed to stay home to mind their children and be paid, unions have been told. Coronavirus • 28 Apr 20
Early Childhood Ireland seeks clarity on wage subsidy Up to a third of workers in childcare settings could go unpaid over Easter due to delays in establishing a wage scheme for the sector, ... Ireland • 07 Apr 20
Childcare sector in 'serious trouble' - survey The childcare sector is in serious trouble according to a Federation Early Childhood Providers survey. Coronavirus • 27 Mar 20
Thousands take part in protest over childcare 'crisis' Tens of thousands of early childcare providers, educators, and parents took part in a protest in Dublin city centre calling for greater government investments in ... Ireland • 05 Feb 20
Extra support payment from Govt for childcare providers Minister for Children Katherine Zappone has announced a once-off support payment for childcare providers in recognition of the additional administration costs the services have faced ... Ireland • 18 Dec 19
Some childcare facilities may shut over insurance costs Childcare facilities say they may be forced to increase fees for thousands of parents in the New Year, while some providers say they may be ... Ireland • 17 Dec 19
