€75m funding package announced for childcare sector

The new model proposed by Minister for Children Katherine Zappone includes a once-off reopening grant of €18m for centre-based providers opening on 29 June and late August.
€75m funding package announced for childcare sector
Wed, 10 Jun, 2020 - 13:19
Juno McEnroe

Additional reporting by Paul Hosford

A funding package of €75m for the childcare sector has been agreed by Cabinet.

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