Pandemic ‘revealed deep-seated flaws’ in childcare sector

The report was based on interviews with a sample of Early Childhood Ireland members during the summer (Brian Lawless/PA)

The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed the deep-rooted, long-term and structural flaws in Ireland’s childcare sector, a report has suggested.

Representatives for the industry say the Government’s Wage Subsidy Scheme should be extended so childcare providers can retain the current Covid-required child-to-staff ratios.