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
Wicklow County Council Announce Details Of Bike Repair Workshops
Wicklow County Council, in partnership with the Bray Wheelers cycling club, have announced a series of bicycle repair and maintenance workshops scheduled for October and November.
Wicklow Included In Latest Weather Warning From Met Eireann
Storm Agnes will hit Ireland on Wednesday.
Wicklow House Prices Fall 1% In 12 Months – REA Survey
The price of the average second-hand, three-bed semi in County Wicklow has fallen to €362,000, a decrease of 1% from €364,000 in the last twelve months, according to a national survey by Real Estate Alliance.
Wicklow RNLI Comes To Aid Of Lone Sailor.
The crew had been paged by the Coast Guard at 1:48am.
Go Ahead Asked To Address Deficits To Bus Services Between Bray And Newtown In North Wicklow
Green Party TD Deputy Steven Matthews has made a commitment to the parents, students and all users who have been failed by the 184 service that he will ensure the service is improved.
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