Covid outbreak at Offaly creche sparks fresh calls for vaccine priority for childcare staff

The creche cares for 64 children and up until recent days had not experienced any difficulties.

Twelve children and eight staff at a creche in Co Offaly have contracted Covid-19 with the outbreak prompting calls for swifter vaccination for those working in childcare facilities.

The Federation of Early Childhood Providers said it had been in contact with management at the M&A's facility in Tullamore, who said they had followed all guidelines.