Cautious welcome to after school care plan

TEACHERS and parents have given a guarded welcome to a plan backed by Justice Minister Michael McDowell to develop school-based childcare.

Cautious welcome to after school care plan
Thu, 23 Jun, 2005 - 01:00
Evelyn Ring

The minister said funding is already available in every county in Ireland to develop such facilities.

Mr McDowell also announced yesterday funding of €45 million to create almost 4,000 new childcare places for community based projects.

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