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…
Early Learning
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…
Breaking News
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…
Breaking News
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…
Govt Press Release
Childcare Subsidies: Minister Foley Announces Higher NCS Support for 47,000 Children
Ireland is increasing National Childcare Scheme subsidies for up to 47,000 children through higher income thresholds and larger…
Govt Press Release
Child Guarantee Ireland: Second Progress Report Published
Ireland’s second European Child Guarantee progress report highlights expanded schoolbooks, meals and early-learning supports, alongside a new 2030…
Govt Press Release
Building Blocks: Building Blocks Extension Scheme – Phase 2 Opens for Childcare Capacity Expansion
Building Blocks Extension Scheme Phase 2 offers grants to expand childcare capacity in Ireland, with applications due by…