SIPTU seeks pay increase for workers in childcare sector SIPTU has called for direct State investment in the childcare sector to fund a 10% increase in Employment Regulation Order minimum rates and the introduction of higher pay scales. Ireland • 29 Aug
SIPTU seeks pay increase for workers in childcare sector SIPTU has called for direct State investment in the childcare sector to fund a 10% increase in Employment Regulation Order minimum rates and the introduction of higher pay scales. Ireland • 29 Aug
Majority of parents say childcare issues affecting work Over 70% of parents say childcare accessibility has impacted their ability to work, according to new research from hiring platform Indeed. Business • 27 Aug
Majority of parents say childcare issues affecting work Over 70% of parents say childcare accessibility has impacted their ability to work, according to new research from hiring platform Indeed. Business • 27 Aug
Thousands waiting for childcare places, figures show Tens of thousands of children are heading into the new academic year without early years and childcare places, according to new figures. Ireland • 25 Aug
Thousands waiting for childcare places, figures show Tens of thousands of children are heading into the new academic year without early years and childcare places, according to new figures. Ireland • 25 Aug
Reduction in childcare costs and surrogacy leave promised The Programme for Government states that it will "progressively reduce" the cost of childcare to €200 per month per child through the National Childcare Scheme. Politics • 15 Jan
Reduction in childcare costs and surrogacy leave promised The Programme for Government states that it will "progressively reduce" the cost of childcare to €200 per month per child through the National Childcare Scheme. Politics • 15 Jan
Social Democrats propose monthly cap on childcare fees Childcare fees would be capped at €250 a child per month under proposals published by the Social Democrats - who hope to build a public model. Politics • 23 Oct 24
Social Democrats propose monthly cap on childcare fees Childcare fees would be capped at €250 a child per month under proposals published by the Social Democrats - who hope to build a public model. Politics • 23 Oct 24
Call for 'realistic' fee increase for childcare providers The chairperson of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers has said that providers want to be allowed a realistic fee increase for those stuck in historical fee freezes in the sector. Ireland • 30 Aug 24
Call for 'realistic' fee increase for childcare providers The chairperson of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers has said that providers want to be allowed a realistic fee increase for those stuck in historical fee freezes in the sector. Ireland • 30 Aug 24
Childcare key to greater female workplace participation Improving the cost and availability of childcare is key to greater female participation in the workforce, according to a new paper published by Chartered Accountants Ireland. Business • 05 Jan 24
Childcare key to greater female workplace participation Improving the cost and availability of childcare is key to greater female participation in the workforce, according to a new paper published by Chartered Accountants Ireland. Business • 05 Jan 24
Childcare issue 'barrier to women's equality' - NWC The National Women's Council has said affordable childcare remains the single "biggest barrier" to women's equality in Ireland. Ireland • 19 Sep 23
Childcare issue 'barrier to women's equality' - NWC The National Women's Council has said affordable childcare remains the single "biggest barrier" to women's equality in Ireland. Ireland • 19 Sep 23
'Poverty pay' has caused a crisis in childcare - SIPTU Pay talks for childcare workers at the Early Years Joint Labour Committee, will hear that poverty pay has caused a "crisis" in the sector. Business • 11 Aug 23
'Poverty pay' has caused a crisis in childcare - SIPTU Pay talks for childcare workers at the Early Years Joint Labour Committee, will hear that poverty pay has caused a "crisis" in the sector. Business • 11 Aug 23
Recruitment, retention a 'big problem' in childcare Recruitment and retention is a "big problem for the majority of childcare services and the main issue is the rate of pay", according to SIPTU's Head of Campaigns. Ireland • 20 Apr 23
Recruitment, retention a 'big problem' in childcare Recruitment and retention is a "big problem for the majority of childcare services and the main issue is the rate of pay", according to SIPTU's Head of Campaigns. Ireland • 20 Apr 23
Childcare subsidy rise a 'milestone' for sector An increase in childcare subsidies under the National Childcare Scheme, which came into effect yesterday, marks a "milestone" in public investment in early years care and education, according to Early Childcare Ireland. Ireland • 03 Jan 23
Childcare subsidy rise a 'milestone' for sector An increase in childcare subsidies under the National Childcare Scheme, which came into effect yesterday, marks a "milestone" in public investment in early years care and education, according to Early Childcare Ireland. Ireland • 03 Jan 23
500 childcare providers closed in protest over funding The closure of hundreds of Early Childcare Providers is "unwarranted", Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Roderic O'Gorman has said. Ireland • 11 Nov 22
500 childcare providers closed in protest over funding The closure of hundreds of Early Childcare Providers is "unwarranted", Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Roderic O'Gorman has said. Ireland • 11 Nov 22
Pay increases for childcare sector approved The Government has approved a new pay agreement which will provide pay increases and wage structure for early learning and childcare workers. Ireland • 07 Sep 22
Pay increases for childcare sector approved The Government has approved a new pay agreement which will provide pay increases and wage structure for early learning and childcare workers. Ireland • 07 Sep 22
Minister wants to halve childcare fees over two years The Minister for Children has said the average cost of childcare fees should be reduced by 50% over the next two Budgets. Politics • 25 Aug 22
Minister wants to halve childcare fees over two years The Minister for Children has said the average cost of childcare fees should be reduced by 50% over the next two Budgets. Politics • 25 Aug 22
SIPTU warns over staffing crisis in childcare Childcare services may be restricted or face potential closure due to an inability to recruit and retain staff according to a new study. Ireland • 22 Aug 22
SIPTU warns over staffing crisis in childcare Childcare services may be restricted or face potential closure due to an inability to recruit and retain staff according to a new study. Ireland • 22 Aug 22
Warning of childcare sector closures over funding delay One of Ireland's leading childcare providers has warned of further closures and staff reductions in the sector due to a delay in a funding scheme agreed last December. Ireland • 19 Aug 22
Warning of childcare sector closures over funding delay One of Ireland's leading childcare providers has warned of further closures and staff reductions in the sector due to a delay in a funding scheme agreed last December. Ireland • 19 Aug 22
How childcare costs stack up across Ireland, and Europe Childcare is often referred to as a second mortgage for families; Adam Maguire takes a look at how the cost stacks up across the country and how it compares to the rest of Europe. Business • 10 Jul 22
How childcare costs stack up across Ireland, and Europe Childcare is often referred to as a second mortgage for families; Adam Maguire takes a look at how the cost stacks up across the country and how it compares to the rest of Europe. Business • 10 Jul 22
82% of homes less than 10km away from remote work hub New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that, on average, households are situated 5.6km from a remote work hub and 1.6km from a childcare service. Business • 25 May 22
82% of homes less than 10km away from remote work hub New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that, on average, households are situated 5.6km from a remote work hub and 1.6km from a childcare service. Business • 25 May 22
Survey shows low pay driving workers out of childcare A survey of the childcare industry has found that 41% of early years professionals are actively seeking a job in another sector. Ireland • 09 Feb 22
Survey shows low pay driving workers out of childcare A survey of the childcare industry has found that 41% of early years professionals are actively seeking a job in another sector. Ireland • 09 Feb 22
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
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
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 many families. Business • 08 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 many families. 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
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 fees. Ireland • 17 Sep 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 fees. Ireland • 17 Sep 21
