A Clare childcare provider insists a one size fits all approach can’t be taken towards investment in their sector.
A new survey by SIPTU found 7 in 10 respondents with plans of leaving are looking for better pay, while poor benefits and burnout were also contributing factors.
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Government funding for the sector increased by 173 million euro last year, with a further commitment to decrease the level of fees to parents.
But Manager/Owner of Lifford Childcare Centre, Claire Tuohy says more investment in core funding is needed to fund pay increases for staff.
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