Early Childhood Ireland highlights three vital initiatives for next Programme for Government
January 24, 2020
Early Childhood Ireland has written to general election candidates in every constituency this week, asking them to support three vital initiatives in the next Programme for Government.
ECI urges concerned crèches to get in touch
December 18, 2019
Please see our press release which was sent to national media this morning. As you can see we have raised the key issues relating to the insurance situation which has unfolded over the last few days.
Five charities to benefit from PJ Day Fund 2019
December 11, 2019
ECI is delighted to announce the recipients of the National Pyjama Day Fund 2019. A total of 5 charities will benefit from grants from the Fund, which this year amounts to €280,000.
Press Release: RTÉ Investigates Update
August 1, 2019
Early Childhood Ireland remains deeply concerned about the multiple issues raised in the RTÉ Investigates programme on crèches, which aired last week.
RTÉ Investigates: Creches-Behind Closed Doors
July 25, 2019
We are very concerned about the issues raised in RTÉ Investigates. We now expect that the statutory authorities will take whatever action necessary to ensure the matters are investigated & addressed.
Early Childhood Ireland welcomes news 800,000 children have benefited from ECCE programme
May 8, 2019
Early Childhood Ireland has welcomed figures showing that 800,000 children have benefited from the ECCE preschool programme since 2010. The figures were released yesterday by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs.
Early Childhood Ireland welcomes news of record number of women in the workforce
April 24, 2019
The organisation says this highlights the importance of providing for well-paid family leave
National Childcare Scheme welcomed by ECI
March 11, 2019
Early Childhood Ireland welcomes the launch of the National Childcare Scheme this morning. However, the organisation says that further investment in the early years sector is urgently needed.
Staffing crisis in female-led childcare sector threatens future of services
March 8, 2019
The detrimental impact of the early years staffing crisis is made clear in a new survey published by Early Childhood Ireland to coincide with International Women’s Day.
Childcare Barometer 2019
February 13, 2019
Press Release: 87% of Irish adults believe childminders should be Garda vetted and have basic First Aid and other training, the Early Childhood Ireland Childcare Barometer 2019 has shown.
