Fine Gael, Labour call for childcare transparency

CALLS grew yesterday for crèche inspection reports to be made available to parents as the Labour Party blamed Government funding for the lack of compliance with crèche regulations.

It emerged that Health Service Executive (HSE) inspections had shown that more than 85% of childcare facilities in the HSE Western Area were in breach of regulations.

Breaches included inadequate sanitary facilities, fire procedures, no outdoor play areas and toxic materials being left within reach of children.