Organisation: Federation of Early Childhood Providers

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Organisation: Federation of Early Childhood Providers

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<p>Currently, childcare providers who accept core funding cannot increase existing prices beyond a strict limit of €33.30 per week. File picture</p>

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Childcare facilities face going 'insolvent' due to lack of Government support

Currently, childcare providers who accept core funding cannot increase existing prices beyond a strict limit of €33.30 per week

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<span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB">The new funding system saw €259m and €287m pumped into the sector in 2022 and 2023 respectively. </span>
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Majority of childcare providers unhappy with state funding, survey finds

<p>Bright Sparks Montesorri owner Lynsey McCabe during a protest by the Federation of Early Childhood Providers over Government funding at Bright Sparks Montesorri, Malahide, Dublin. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins</p>

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Cianan Brennan: What's the point of cutting childcare costs if providers can't afford to stay open?

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Creches 'offered nothing' by way of Delta protection

Nine out of 10 creche owners won't open or are unsure about re-opening on June 29 - survey

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Nine out of 10 creche owners won't open or are unsure about re-opening on June 29 - survey

Leo Varadkar: It would 'reflect badly on us' if Ireland was last country in Europe to reopen schools

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Leo Varadkar: It would 'reflect badly on us' if Ireland was last country in Europe to reopen schools

Childcare workers to protest over 'pay crisis' in sector

Childcare workers to protest over 'pay crisis' in sector

Thousands of childcare workers and parents are set to hold a protest in Dublin on February 5.

Fri, 10 Jan, 2020