The Irish Times

What are providers saying about the new early-childhood funding scheme?

Concerns include fee-freeze requirement and that smaller operators could be squeezed out

Tue May 10 2022 - 06:01

The State is about to inject an extra €172m into the childcare system. Where will it go?

Tue May 10 2022 - 06:01

Extra cleaning, pods, fewer toys, play therapy – but for children it’s daycare as normal

Wed Jul 15 2020 - 06:30

New system launches on Wednesday but low-income families on existing programmes will be allowed to remain on them indefinitely

Tue Nov 19 2019 - 06:00

Scheme starts in October and puts greater administration burden on parents. Be prepared

Tue Aug 27 2019 - 06:01

Ireland spends five times less on childcare than the UNICEF target of 1% GDP

Tue Jun 18 2019 - 06:01

Former captain to be honoured as Galway host first home Leinster championship game

Wed May 23 2018 - 21:42

By the numbers: Only 1% of our childcare workers are male – 19% behind EU target

Tue Aug 09 2016 - 06:01

The launch of Pilsen Auto’s new premises attracted John Aldridge, Tony Cascarino and Kenny Cunningham

Mon Jun 06 2016 - 01:00