Latest EU Social Justice Index Ranking
November 16, 2017
The latest EU Social Justice Index ranks Ireland lowest in the EU for investment in pre-primary education and underlines the need for substantially increased investment in early years education.
Budget 2018 investment in early years is ‘significantly less’ than levels needed
October 10, 2017
Last year, Minister Zappone managed to secure significant funding for the early years sector, but it is essential that this level of investment is sustained for the foreseeable future.
Childcare providers to brief Oireachtas on new ‘More Affordable Childcare’
October 4, 2017
Childcare operators from Tallaght and Sligo will today brief members of the Oireachtas about their direct experiences of delivering More Affordable Childcare for the first time.
Early Childhood Ireland announces launch of 2017 Pyjama Day Fund
September 12, 2017
Fund will benefit charities working with children with additional needs.
Dáil Debate on Pay and Conditions in Childcare
July 6, 2017
Early Childhood Ireland highlights importance of Dáil debate on poor pay and conditions in childcare as sector faces staffing crisis
Reaction from Early Childhood Ireland to public information campaign around ‘Affordable Childcare’
May 30, 2017
ACS Information Campaign
May 22, 2017
Early Childhood Ireland welcomes the more affordable childcare information campaign just launched, with information packs arriving to childcare providers by post today.
Delays in Maternity Leave Payment
May 10, 2017
The delay in paying out maternity leave benefit is placing additional stress on parents at a time when families are already dealing with the challenges of a new baby, Early Childhood Ireland has said today.
Half of mothers work during maternity leave
April 25, 2017
New research showing over half of Irish mothers engage in work-related activities during maternity leave highlights need to improve culture and practice on leave arrangements for new parents.
ACS Likely to Put Pressure on the Sector
April 12, 2017
The current plans for the Affordable Childcare Scheme will increase expectations of parents while putting pressure on the sector which cannot deliver due to the inability to attract staff.
