Muirí asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps being taken to develop a career path in the childcare sector in view of the staff turnover rates; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20433/25
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about the steps being taken to develop a career path in the childcare sector in view of the high staff turnover rate and whether the Minister will make a statement on the matter
thank the Deputy. I acknowledge many early learning and childcare services report recruitment and retention challenges. In general, these challenges are not caused by insufficient supply of qualified staff, but by high levels of turnover. The most recent annual early years sector profile survey shows staff turnover
outage so far this year in Whiterock Hill.
The local crèche, Bumblebees, had to close its doors and 42 families were left without childcare, just a knock-on impact of what it means to lose water in our communities, homes and businesses. Every time it happens
Council has collaborated with the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth on an arts in early learning care and school-age childcare pilot. That is overseen by a steering committee with representatives from multiple Departments and organisations. The Arts Council has supported early years arts
under Standing Order 39 and the name of the Member in each case:
Deputy Michael Cahill - To discuss the urgent need for additional childcare services in Kerry.
Deputy Séamus McGrath - To discuss driver licence reciprocal arrangements.
Deputy Gary Gannon - To discuss accommodation options for young people leaving care
number of election promises abandoned in recent weeks. This cannot become an excuse to renege on more of them. Our housing, healthcare, childcare, transport, infrastructure and education sectors, and other sectors, all need urgent investment and development. While it seems likely there will be a drop
three years ago when the then Government allocated substantial funding to enable the first-ever agreement between unions and employers in respect of childcare and a JLC was established. I take Deputy Brennan's overall point. Compared with primary education we are still not anywhere close in terms
needs to do much better at what is within its control by supporting domestic business, investing in infrastructure and sorting out housing and childcare provision. Getting these things right has never ever been more important. I am conscious that in the past governments have used crises as alibis
what we can decide on. Tariffs cannot be an excuse to drop election promises. We need to strengthen our workforce by providing affordable childcare. We need to give people security by building the homes workers can afford. We need to invest in apprenticeships, education and research
focus areas which have potential to bring about significant change for families and children. These are income assistance and joblessness; early learning and childcare; reducing the cost of education; family homelessness; consolidating and integrating family and parental assistance, health and well-being; and enhancing participation in culture
data suggests that when women retire, they receive on average 35% less than their male counterparts due to pay, career duration, career breaks, childcare and so on. Aontú believes women should not be penalised for doing wonderful work in the home, caring for the next generation of Irish
excuse to put another bill on top of hard-pressed households which are already crippled with high energy and fuel costs, insurance costs, childcare costs and rent. The list goes on and on. People already pay for their domestic water services through general taxation. Introducing a domestic water
monthly income on rent and that is before she pays for utilities. Other energy costs are soaring. The cost of childcare is eye-watering. Families have to go to the private system to get care and assessments they need for their children. Against this dysfunctional backdrop
small have been telling us about the issues that are affecting us. We need investment in housing, infrastructure, energy, transport and childcare.
This is a time for cool heads. We need to take a breath and look at the reality of all options that are on the table
matters. There are real issues for people living in commuter belts. The traffic congestion is having a direct impact on issues such as childcare, quality of life and being able to pick kids up from school and drop them off in the morning. There are challenges being felt
Ministers, Deputies Foley and Browne, on this. The Minister, Deputy Foley, is committed to working with the group through the Donegal county childcare committee and Pobal. I will keep Deputy Doherty updated on this
Wombles Pre-school at Scoil Mhuire, Airlie Heights. While the Department correctly acknowledges that it has no direct role in the provision of childcare services based in the school, everyone acknowledges that the service is essential. There were 46 early childhood care and education, ECCE, and 54 after
discuss the construction of new school buildings for Clonturk Community College, Whitehall, Dublin 9.
Deputy Gary Gannon - To discuss the lack of affordable childcare facilities in Dublin Central.
Deputy Colm Burke - To discuss the programme of works for the water supply system on the north side of Cork
long-term competitiveness and attractiveness. The scenario we now face shows that this must change. We need ambitious investment in housing, our childcare system, infrastructure, research and development, and energy security. The threat of US tariffs cannot be used by the Government as another alibi for not dealing
evolution of the global taxation system. I will repeat that a focus on infrastructure, skills, research and development and basic public services, including childcare services, and the absolute imperative to provide working people with a roof over their heads are now front and centre. I will repeat
Government did not use the money to invest in the sustainable infrastructure we so badly need. Affordable housing, decent public transport, universal childcare, fit-for-purpose healthcare and clean energy supplies are what we should have in place here in Ireland, given the budgetary figures we have
fleeced every day. Banks are posting €5 billion profits from squeezing homeowners and short-changing savers. We have double-digit rent increases, crippling childcare costs and four consecutive months of petrol and diesel increases. Next Tuesday, eight different providers will raise their charges. Insurance and energy bills
entitled to that pension are caused real and significant financial problems, whether that be with regard to housing costs, the cost of childcare, or even a parent having to give up their job. I urge the Government to examine the possibility of some sort of mechanism
cancer diagnosis turns people's lives upside down. Their daily routines change completely. They cannot work and they still have bills, childcare and mortgages to pay. The least we can do in this State is ensure that anyone diagnosed with cancer receives a medical card. On behalf
In parliamentary questions
Paul Murphy
Written
Disability and Equality whether evaluation has taken place regarding the implementation of the Irish food allergy network’s guidance about best practices in childcare settings. [45576/25
John McGuinness
Written
Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the steps she is taking to alleviate the worsening childcare crisis in Kilkenny-Carlow (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45596/25
John McGuinness
Written
Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if a childcare place for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45630/25
Barry Ward
Written
Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality in view of the gradual reduction of childcare costs as committed to in the Programme for Government, the steps she has taken to progress this policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45639/25
Barry Ward
Written
concerns of parents with children attending a nursery (details supplied); the actions she will take to engage with management of this childcare centre on these concerns; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46007/25
Jen Cummins
Written
Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality her plans to ensure that creches adhere to the cap on childcare fees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46016/25
Sean Fleming
Written
Children, Disability and Equality her plans to deal with the situation where a parents parental leave is over but there are no childcare places available for very young children (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46168/25
Ken O'Flynn
Written
Flynn asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will urgently review the adequacy of supports for community-based childcare services in light of the closure of a service (details supplied) in Midleton, County Cork; the actions she intends to take to prevent further closures
Aidan Farrelly
Written
Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of childcare settings that have withdrawn from the core funding scheme and the number that have signed up to core funding scheme, in 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025; and if she will make
Aidan Farrelly
Written
Children, Disability and Equality the date on which she will publish an action plan for the reform of the early education and childcare sector; and if she has been provided with an update on the consultation and-or a draft of the plan to date. [46657/25
Robert O'Donoghue
Written
Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide a list of early years and school age childcare services that have withdrawn from the core funding scheme; the number and percentage of services that have signed up to the scheme to date
Grace Boland
Written
Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the status of the childcare forward planning unit and when outputs of their work will be seen; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47086/25
Grace Boland
Written
Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of public childcare providers operational in north county Dublin; the plans to expand the network to this area which is one of the youngest and fastest growing areas in the country; and if she will
Grace Boland
Written
Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of childcare providers in north county Dublin that have withdrawn from CORE funding since its introduction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47090/25
Grace Boland
Written
Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if a provider withdraws from CORE funding, can parents access the national childcare scheme and if so, the way in which they can this; the rate the NCS reimbursed them; and if she will make a statement
Paul Murphy
Written
Health whether evaluation has taken place regarding the implementation of the Irish food allergy network’s guidance about best practices in schools and childcare settings. [45577/25
Barry Heneghan
Written
families with very young children, to help bridge the gap between the end of paid parental leave and the limited availability of childcare for infants under 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44190/25
Grace Boland
Written
Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the progress his Department has made to reform planning conditions for childcare facilities to open in areas of need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42163/25
Eoghan Kenny
Written
ensure that crèche spaces required under planning conditions, particularly in developments of 75 units or more, are brought into operational use as childcare facilities in line with original planning permissions; the steps being taken to prevent the misuse of these units as residential homes through change
Denise Mitchell
Written
Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the steps being taken to address the problem of childcare providers exiting the core funding scheme; if a review into the core funding scheme is underway; the number of providers that have exited the scheme
Cian O'Callaghan
Written
Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if a case will be examined (details supplied) where a childcare provider who withdrew from core funding last year and increased its fees by 22% has notified parents of another 3% fee increase
Tom Brabazon
Written
Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the planned investment in sustainable childcare infrastructure in Budget 2025, both at national and local level. [41159/25
Tom Brabazon
Written
Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the steps being taken to support the financial viability of community-based childcare providers facing rising operational costs. [41161/25
Tom Brabazon
Written
Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the actions her Department is taking to improve pay and working conditions in the childcare sector to address recruitment and retention issues. [41162/25
Tom Brabazon
Written
Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the new supports being considered to help working families access affordable childcare while balancing employment responsibilities. [41164/25
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