Mixed reaction to Budget 2025 in Carlow and Kilkenny
While there are a number of provisions being welcomed, various sector representatives feel it fell short of what's needed
Tag: Childcare
A new scheme will see childcare costs cut across Carlow and Kilkenny
There will be a substantial cut in childcare costs from September, as the government's introduction of new subsidy rates under ...
A crisis within the childcare sector will see families across Carlow and Kilkenny impacted
The core funding agreement introduced by Government caps and subsidises fees to help parents pay for childcare but those operating ...
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 ...
Early Childhood Ireland barometer shows three quarters of Irish people believe early years education should be freely available to all children
It also shows 54% believe childcare workers with university degrees, should have the same terms and conditions as primary school ...
Childcare sector out for national day of action ahead of three day creche closure next week for some in Carlow, Kilkenny and beyond
Parents, providers and campaigners are being called on to participate in the day of action, which got underway at 9.30am ...
Almost €400,000 in funding is set to benefit six childcare services in Kilkenny
Six Kilkenny childcare services are to benefit to the the tune of €394,000 in order to provide "greener" and "warmer" ...
“We just don’t have the staff to meet the needs of the public” warns Kilkenny childcare provider
It's as a new SIPTU study found more than 90 of managers reported that recruitment challenges are negatively impacting services
Planning application submitted for new childcare centre in Piltown
A new childcare centre could be opening up in Piltown. A planning application's been made for the change of use ...
Manager at Kilkenny childcare service says cuts to costs for local families will be hugely important
Proposed cuts to the cost of childcare will be the single most important measure for local children's welfare. So says ...
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