Around a thousand creches resume later this morning as the reopening of the childcare sector begins.
100-thousand children enrolled in the free preschool scheme are eligible to go back under the first phase of the plan.
But it's not clear whether all will, with only around a quarter of early years businesses expected to reopen.
Theresa Heeney, Chief Executive of Early Childhood Ireland, says parents cannot wait around when dropping children off this morning.
Wicklow Faces Ongoing Flood Risks Despite Improvement in Weather Conditions
With public concerns regarding blocked drains and gullies, Wicklow County Council Chief says that even properly maintained systems are being overwhelmed
Wicklow Coastal Areas Best Avoided During Status Orange Alert
Flooding is a safety concern with waves crashing over Wicklow Town Promenade, Bray Seafront and Arklow’s North Beach.
*UPDATE* Wicklow Orange Rain Warning Change As Flood Risk Remains High
Dublin joins Wicklow and Waterford under Status Orange rainfall warnings for Thursday
Wicklow Flood Relief: Support Available for Businesses and Community Groups
Emergency Humanitarian Flooding Scheme offers up to €100,000 to help restore premises damaged by recent floods.
UPDATE: Ban On Scrambler Bikes In Public Spaces Agreed By Cabinet
Tánaiste, Wicklow TD Simon Harris called for an outright ban on scramblers from public roads and public spaces
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