Childcare company abandons plans for creche in Cork after planning rejected again

Some 400 parents in Ballincollig now forced to look elsewhere for childcare after Múin Childcare decided not to lodge appeal with An Bord Pleanála

Before 5 Family Centre in Churchfield: It is understood meetings to discuss funding options are due to take place towards the end of next week. Picture: Larry Cummins

A childcare company has abandoned plans for a creche in a business park west of Cork City while on the northside, the future of a replacement creche now hinges on a Government funding decision.

Múin Childcare’s decision in relation to its proposed Ballincollig creche affects some 400 parents who had expressed an interest in availing of its services.