Nine out of 10 creche owners won't open or are unsure about re-opening on June 29 - survey

Some 88% or 530 childcare providers responding to the federation survey said that they are currently not planning (362) to reopen on June 29 or are unsure (168) about doing so.

Almost nine out of ten childcare providers say they either won't or have reservations about re-opening their premises on June 29, when the government intends to start a phased resumption of those services.

Most parents also have no interest in returning their child or children to services as the Covid-19 lockdown continues, according to a survey of childcare providers obtained by the Irish Examiner.