A cross-party representation of political figures in Cork is to make representations to the minister for children seeking a rise in funding for creches in the most disadvantaged parts of the country.

Parents have urged the Department of Children and Youth Affairs to provide staff funding to seven community creches in Cork city which are at risk of closure.

Seven creches looking after vulnerable toddlers in some of the most disadvantaged parts of Cork City could be facing closure.

Brian Friel’s Translations was first produced in Derry in 1980 with a cast that included Stephen Rea, Liam Neeson and Mick Lally.