What are providers saying about the new early-childhood funding scheme?
Concerns include fee-freeze requirement and that smaller operators could be squeezed out
What will latest childcare funding scheme mean for parents, children and providers?
The State is about to inject an extra €172m into the childcare system. Where will it go?
Creches reopen: ‘It was fantastic to just stand and hear the 22 kids playing’
Extra cleaning, pods, fewer toys, play therapy – but for children it’s daycare as normal
New national childcare scheme: 11 essential points you need to know
New system launches on Wednesday but low-income families on existing programmes will be allowed to remain on them indefinitely
New National Childcare Scheme: Nine essential points for parents
Scheme starts in October and puts greater administration burden on parents. Be prepared
School-age childcare – who foots the bill?
Ireland spends five times less on childcare than the UNICEF target of 1% GDP
Ciarán Murphy: A fitting weekend to remember Galway hurling great Mick Kenny
Former captain to be honoured as Galway host first home Leinster championship game
Why we need more men working in our creches
By the numbers: Only 1% of our childcare workers are male – 19% behind EU target
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