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Breaking News: Parenting Coverage Expands With New Focus at The Journal
A new parenting focus aims to give Irish families clearer reporting and discussion on childcare, education, health and…
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Breaking News: Budget 2025 Childcare Fee Cap Proposal Explained
Budget 2025 childcare fee cap plans could affect family costs, providers and access to early learning and care…
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New Government Rules in Ireland: How Budget 2027 Could Affect Tax, Welfare and Family Supports
Budget 2027 brings changes to Irish tax, welfare, wages, Help to Buy, childcare and contraception access. Here are…
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Budget 2027 Explained: New Government Rules in Ireland and Who They Affect
Budget 2027 changes income tax, social welfare, wages, Help to Buy, childcare and contraception access. Here is who…
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Breaking News: Budget 2027 Tax Reforms Benefit Men More Than Women, Council Says
The National Women’s Council says Budget 2027 tax reforms benefit men more than women and warns childcare costs…
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Breaking News: Men Benefit More From Budget 2027 Tax Reforms, Women’s Council Says
The National Women’s Council says Budget 2027 tax reforms will benefit men more, while childcare costs and domestic…
Govt Press Release
Childcare Fee Caps: New Core Funding Rules for Irish Families
Ireland’s childcare fee caps will fall from September 2026, with a €280 weekly maximum for typical full-time places…
Govt Press Release
Childcare Fee Review: How Parents Can Challenge Potential Breaches in Ireland
Parents who suspect incorrect childcare charges can contact their local Childcare Committee and request a review under Ireland’s…
Govt Press Release
Childcare Costs: Budget 2027 Fee Caps and Savings for Irish Families
Budget 2027 will reduce childcare costs through lower fee caps, higher subsidies and wider National Childcare Scheme support…
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Breaking News: Childcare Budget 2027 Plans Face Close Attention From Irish Families
Childcare Budget 2027 could shape fees, access to places and support for Irish families, but specific Government measures…
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New Government Rules in Ireland: How Budget 2027 Could Affect Tax, Welfare, Wages and Family Supports
Budget 2027 changes tax, welfare, wages, Help to Buy, childcare and contraception access. Here is what the measures…
Govt Press Release
Budget 2027: €7.5bn Package Targets Childcare, Disability and Child Protection
Budget 2027 delivers €7.5bn for childcare savings, disability services, respite care and stronger child protection supports across Ireland.
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Budget 2025 Childcare Plans: What Irish Families Need to Know
Budget 2025 childcare measures could affect Irish families, but official details on funding, eligibility and implementation remain unconfirmed…
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Breaking News: OECD Calls for Work, Income and Services Strategy to Reduce Child Poverty
An OECD report says Ireland needs coordinated action on work, income support, childcare, housing and public services to…
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Breaking News: OECD Says Tackling Child Poverty Requires Policies That Help Parents Stay in Work
A new OECD report says tackling child poverty requires cash supports alongside policies that help parents access and…
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Breaking News Ireland: Dublin Parents Scramble for Childcare After Creche Closure Announcement
Parents of almost 50 children face a childcare scramble after Oakview Tallaght announced it will close in January…
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Breaking News Ireland: Budget 2027 Childcare Fees Under Focus
Budget 2027 childcare fees are under scrutiny, but no final changes have been confirmed. Here is what families…
Govt Press Release
Childcare Pay Ireland: Minister Foley Welcomes Proposed 6% Increase for Early Years Staff
Minister Norma Foley welcomes proposed childcare pay increases of over 6%, backed by €45 million in ring-fenced government…
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Breaking News: Irish Childcare Workers Secure 6% Pay Rise as €10m Funding May Go Unclaimed
More than 30,000 Irish childcare workers will receive pay rises of about 6%, but up to €10m in…
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Breaking News: Childcare Workers Agree 6% Pay Rise as Up to €10m in Funding Goes Unclaimed
More than 30,000 childcare workers will receive an agreed 6% pay rise, but up to €10m in Government…