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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Kilkenny childcare provider believes Government’s new core funding for sector will help to retain staff
Earlier this week it was revealed that almost 40% of such workers are actively seeking to leave the profession because ...
The Way It Is with Domhnall Doyle; Thursday, 25th August 2022
The Way It Is; Domhnall Doyle is in the hot seat for Sue Nunn today. GeoDirectory's Dara Keogh on the ...
Survey shows parents of toddlers in Carlow and Kilkenny are paying less than the national monthly average on childcare
Families in Dublin are paying the most at €1,276 a month - almost double what's being paid locally
New core funding model that would see €221million pumped into the childcare sector looks set to be rejected by a minority in the sector
This new plan, which was announced last month, aims to encourage graduate staffing and bring fees in line with the ...
Costs facing parents needs to be prioritised according to Carlow Kilkenny Sinn Féin TD Kathleen Funchion
Her party wants the State to pay staff wages and in exchange fees would be cut by two thirds
New study reveals extent of difficulties in childcare sector
40% of childcare staff are actively looking for a new job in another sector. A study by SIPTU has found ...
IBEC calls for child benefit to be taxed for those on higher incomes
A call has been made to tax child benefit for those on higher incomes. The employers body IBEC says the ...
KCLR LIVE: Carlow mother shares heartbreaking plea over lack of wheelchair accessibility for 4 year old daughter
Caroline O’Toole, mother of Amira highlights the difficulties for those with disabilities locally "it's a hindrance to leave the home, ...
Budget brings welcome change for childcare sector in Carlow and Kilkenny
The Early Year Education sector is finally starting to get the recognition it deserves from government. So says the SIPTU ...
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