They are being advised to adopt the 'play-pod' model in order to limit the number of people children interact with.
The maximum size of a 'play-pod' will be confirmed in the coming days.
While initially the services were only due to open for children of essential workers, this has now been widened to include other categories.
Children's Minister Katherine Zappone says it is not clear yet how many will be able to open in the summer.
Tinahely Pub Set To House Refugees.
Wicklow County Council have confirmed plans are moving forward to accommodate Ukrainian refugees at a premises in South Wicklow
Storm Agnes Brings Heavy Rain And Fallen Trees To Parts Of Wicklow
Met Éireann is warning of severe and damaging gusts as Storm Agnes passes over the country.
Concerns Raised Over Lack Of Coverage At Greystones Fire Station
Wicklow Sinn Féin TD John Brady has attended a commemorative event to mark the 16th Anniversary and pay tribute on the occasion of the deaths of firefighters Brian Murray and Mark O’Shaughnessy, who were killed in the line of duty in Bray on September 26th, 2007, while protecting their community.
Concerns Raised Over Plans To Close Herbert Road Junction Onto N11 In Bray.
Councillor Dermot "Daisy" O'Brien says the current proposals don't make sense.
Bray's Katie Taylor Gearing Up For Rematch With Chantelle Cameron In Dublin
Katie Taylor says she can't wait to get back in the ring in Dublin.
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