The Finance Minister says he hopes a 1,500 euro payment to childcare providers will reassure parents that creches will remain open next year.
Yesterday the Children's Minister announced the funding, after industry representatives raised serious concerns that some providers could shut.
They say the recent withdrawal of one of two insurance providers has left some struggling to get cover or facing increased premiums.
But Finance Minister Pascal Donohoe believes the new funding will help
SIPTU Retained Firefighters In Wicklow Vote To Accept Labour Court Recommendation On Pay
SIPTU Retained Firefighters have voted to accept a Labour Court recommendation aimed at resolving a long-running pay dispute with 64% balloting in favour and 36% against.
Crime Figures Rise In Wicklow.
Crime data has shown that Arklow Garda Station has reached a six-year peak in recorded offences last year,
DART Trains Won't Serve Bray And Greystones Over May Bank Holiday Weekend
Iarnród Éireann has reminded customers of May Bank Holiday weekend rail service arrangements, from Saturday 3rd to Monday 5th May inclusive.
Blessington's Louise Quinn To Retire From International Football
The 34-year-old defender has also called time on her club career with Birmingham City.
Man Charged Following Robberies In North Wicklow
The man (aged in his 40’s) arrested yesterday in connection with the investigation, has since been charged.
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