Creches in Cork may close due to lack of funding

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

Up to 225 children, aged one to three years, attend these early years community creches and the staff also provide wider support to their families.

Many of these parents have experienced homelessness, addiction or mental health problems. Nearly half, or 44% of these children, live in one-parent families.