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Crèches have been closed for the last three-and-a-half months

Crèches and childminding services reopen their doors

More than three-and-a-half months after they closed their doors, childcare services across the country have reopened.

Tusla said some providers were experiencing difficulties and deferred fire risk assessment documents

Tusla defers fire assessment deadline for crèches

A decision by Tusla to defer the introduction of new safety regulations for crèches and childcare providers is necessary, according to Fianna Fáil's spokesperson on Children and Youth Affairs Anne Rabbitte.

Ireland • 29 Nov 19

The crèches had some level of conditions attached to their facility for a failure to comply with regulation

Almost 600 crèches operating with conditions attached

Almost 600 crèche facilities around the country are currently operating with conditions attached to their registration, RTÉ Investigates can reveal.

Ireland • 02 Oct 19

A mother complained about the Chestnut Daycare facility in Crumlin, Dublin

Tusla to report concerns over fire safety in crèches

Tusla has revealed to RTÉ News that it recently agreed to report specific fire safety concerns in crèches and other early years services to local fire authorities.

Ireland • 18 Aug 19

Several families contacted RTÉ with concerns over the care of the children (Stock photo)

Crèche owner to stand down over care concerns

RTÉ can reveal that one of the owners of the Hyde & Seek Childcare crèche chain in Dublin is to step down and take no future role in front line childcare provision as a result of findings to be revealed in an RTÉ Investigates documentary.

Ireland • 25 Jul 19

Katherine Zappone said so far 76% of creches have signed up to the childcare supports scheme

Zappone warns creches over price hikes

All parents with a child attending a Tusla registered childcare service will receive a subsidy of up to €87 a month towards their childcare costs, from today.

Ireland • 01 Sep 17

James Reilly said he would be watching the issue closely

Health Minister awaits HSE creche report

Minister for Health James Reilly has expressed concern about issues raised in a planned RTÉ Prime Time programme on creches.

News • 24 May 13

Creches