Health minister under pressure over childcare arrangements for essential workers

Health minister Stephen Donnelly has faced criticism over the Government's proposals for childcare in the coming weeks. File picture.

The Government has been accused of failing to prepare a childcare contingency plan for frontline workers as the country goes to a level 5 lockdown.

Under the restrictions announced on Wednesday, creches and childcare facilities must close, with the exception of services for vulnerable children and children of essential workers.