Union claims some essential workers still have no childcare after three weeks of Covid-19 crisis

A healthcare worker at a Covid-19 testing facility in Croke Park.

One of the country’s largest unions wants an urgent remote meeting with HSE officials to push for childcare arrangements for essential health and welfare staff.

Fórsa has raised the issue on a daily basis with the HSE, the health department and Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER) since schools and crèches closed on March 12.