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.
SME'S Thrive In Wicklow.
New research has revealed that Wicklow is the best county in Ireland for small and medium sized enterprises.
Taoiseach launches 46 new social rented homes at The Rectory in Blessington.
Taoiseach Simon Harris Launches 46 New Homes with Co-operative Housing Ireland
Up to 100 new speed cameras have been announced.
A 9 million euro investment has been given to an Garda Síochána to improve traffic law enforcement.
Call for Bike Lockers at Wicklow Train Stations after reports of theft.
A call for ring-fenced bike lockers at Commuter Train Stations in Wicklow has been made to ensure the safety and well-being of cyclists and scooter riders in the area.
Harris will call an Election on his own good time.
An Taoiseach Simon Harris says it's his prerogative to call a General Election but he won't be proving running commentary on it.
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