Funding Key For Creche Owners As They Prepare To Re-Open

An Ennis creche owner says funding for the sector will be key to allow the sector return to business.

This Friday will see Children’s Minister Katherine Zappone bring a report to Cabinet on the re-opening of childcare facilities, currently slated for June 29th.

It’s likely that a Norwegian childcare model will be considered, where one childcare worker would handle the same 5 – 6 children, week in, week out.

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Claire Tuohy, owner of Lifford Childcare Centre, says childcare providers will need extra financial supports to make this happen, but is hopeful a workable solution can be found.