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.
No Changes To Starting Team As Wicklow Football Yearns For Historic Croker Triumph
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Wicklow Braced Once More As Coillte Signal Orange Fire Warning
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Wicklow TD Calls For Straw Incorporation Funding For Struggling Tillage farmers
Brian Brennan presses Government for a decision on the Straw Incorporation Measure for struggling tillage sector
New Operator at Wicklow Gaol Brings A Reopening Date Closer
Major refurbishment works at the Wicklow tourist site are nearing completion.
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