Multi-organisation alliance demands public sector child services

Speaking ahead of the launch, National Women’s Council director Orla O’Connor, said every child in the country should be entitled to “high-quality” and “affordable” childcare whenever families need it. Picture: Leon Farrell/RollingNews.ie

A new alliance of 25 organisations demanding a State-led childcare service has been launched, as advocacy groups pressure the Government to deal with the current “broken” model.

The campaign, known as Together for Public, is calling for all political parties to back a public system for both childcare and early childhood education to help families.