Proposal to freeze childcare fees faces pushback from creche owners
Owners tell Minister for Children they have concerns over €200m budget intervention
Owners tell Minister for Children they have concerns over €200m budget intervention
Federation of Early Childhood Providers says it could be autumn before all staff vaccinated
Sector also seeking subsidised weekly antigen tests for staff
Almost half of staff members at one facility test positive ahead of planned reopening
O’Gorman says 85 per cent of operators surveyed signalled their intention to re-open
Funding package comes just as most childcare providers prepare to close for summer
Creches and childcare services facing ‘huge costs’ to open as planned on June 29th
Measures would bring down cost of childcare for parents – Early Childhood Ireland
Plea follows reports of parents being asked to pay holding fee to ensure place in creche
Up to half of childcare facilities shut for ‘day of protest’ over pay and conditions
Thousands of staff and parents to take part in ‘day of protest’ over pay and conditions in the sector
‘Improved terms and conditions’ needed to support ‘sustainable’ Early Years services
Childcare facilities likely to close for one day in late January or early February
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