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
IFA Say Dog Attacks In Wicklow Are Getting Worse
One in-calf heifer has been killed and a number of cattle are injured following a dog attack
Bray Library Gets 3 Million Euro Investment
Taoiseach Simon Harris has announced €3 million in funding for Wicklow County Council’s Ballywaltrim Library.
Battery Electric DART For Wicklow Under Review.
The National Transport Authority has said the DART extension to Wicklow Town is still under active review
Wicklow's Hozier Reaches Number One In US Charts
Hozier has become the fourth Irish artist to reach number one in the US.
Over One Million Euro For Wicklow Roads Improvement Scheme.
Taoiseach Simon Harris has announced an extra €1,279,015 for repairs and improvement works on non-public rural roads under the Local Improvement Scheme.
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