Funding for Early Childhood Care and Education
Today, I called on the government to review the funding for Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) providers, which threaten small local childcare services throughout Ireland.
Clare childcare service providers at Leinster House
Independent Clare TD Michael McNamara has highlighted his concerns around funding for the childcare sector and the impact on smaller community-based childcare providers.
Read MoreReaction to Budget 2021
Reacting to Budget 2021 this evening, I spoke about mental health services, the childcare sector, family carers and broadband, amongst other issues.
Childcare provision in Ireland
It is disappointing that not all insurance companies have given refunds to crèches / childcare providers which have been closed since March.
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