A new study has shown over half of essential workers have children and are in need of childcare.
The ESRI looked at Labour Force Survey data to calculate how many healthcare workers, members of the emergency services and retail staff need childminders.
Of those who have children, nine per cent are lone parents, while two thirds have a child who is younger than 14.
Wicklow Councillors Back Move To Increase Housing By Up To 5,500 Units In Revised Plan Upgrade
Housing Growth Targets for Wicklow have been radically increased following a council vote of members this week
TV's Brendan Courtney Helps Launch Wicklow Town Memory Café For People With Dementia
A new initiative aims to provide vital emotional support for people with dementia and their carers
Calls For Support For Wicklow Bus Operators Amid Fuel Costs Rise
Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin says there is an 'unfair imbalance threatening the viability of regional services, school transport routes, and essential commuter connections.'
Bonjour Wicklow! French Travel Show Highlights Garden County as a 'Beautiful Escape'
Up to two million tourists could tune into French TV to see Wicklow on a popular travel show.
Never-Say-Die Wicklow Hurlers Earn Kehoe Cup-League Double With Stirring Comeback Win
Wicklow have two trophies to their name after a late late win was secured over Donegal to land the Allianz hurling league division 3 title
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