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
JP Nolan Return Boost For Wicklow Who Remain Unchanged For Tailteann Test At Croker
Wicklow stick with a winning side as Oisin McConville names unchanged team for Tailteann Cup semi-final against Offaly
CBS News Highlight Greystones' Efforts To Shield Children From Dangers Of Mobile Phones
CBS News has shone an international spotlight on Greystones after featuring local schools' pioneering efforts to protect children from the harmful effects of smartphones and social media. The report focused on the town's "It Takes a Village" initiative, which encourages parents to delay giving children smartphones and promotes healthier alternatives to screen time.
Uisce Eireann Issue Appeal With A Third Of Irish People Disengaged With Water Conservation
The appeal follows the warm spell in May when more than 680 million litres of water was used in the Dublin area alone in a single day
Wicklow Shoppers Urged To Check Ready Meals Following Recall
A number of Pettitt's Kitchen ready meals sold in local SuperValu stores are impacted.
Former Donard Health Centre Secured For Community Use
This boost for the village is an important step in supporting community life and rural sustainability in west Wicklow.
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