Childminders will face prosecution unless they sign up to strict standards of care and undergo garda vetting and home inspections.

Minister for Children, Katherine Zappone, has announced draft plans but also insists that the Government does not want to scare away minders with proposals.

Minister for Children Katherine Zappone announced draft plans this morning but also insisted the government does not want to scare away minders with the proposals.

The little boy who died after falling into an East Cork river will be removed from his grandparents’ home for burial today.