Providers in Carlow and Kilkenny face a significant challenge in determining their schedules

Early Childhood Ireland is advocating for a fundamentally different approach to Early Years and School Age Care by giving it the same public benefit status as primary education in Ireland.

They have launched their Four Asks For Children which are a sustained and sustainable workforce, capacity planning, a five year plan with a new investment target and family leave

Director of policy with Early Childhood Ireland Frances Byrne spoke with KCLR’s Martin Quilty