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Minister O’Gorman publishes 2023 progress report for First 5, the whole of government strategy for babies, young children and their families

From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth  Published on 9 July 2024 Last updated on 9 [...]

Minister O’Gorman announces €25m in capital funding to deliver thousands of additional early learning and childcare places

From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth  Published on 3 July 2024 Last updated on 3 [...]

Minister announces details of additional funding to ensure children experiencing disadvantage can access early learning

From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth  Published on 20 June 2024 Last updated on 20 [...]

Minister O’Gorman announces details of €331 million in funding for early learning and childcare services

From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth  Published on 2 July 2024 Last updated on 2 [...]

Ministers O’Gorman and Humphreys launch the My Little Library Book Bag 2024

From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth  Published on 21 June 2024 Last updated on 21 [...]

Minister announces details of additional funding to ensure children experiencing disadvantage can access early learning

From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth  Published on 20 June 2024 Last updated on 20 [...]

Government approves publication of the Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2024

From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth  Published on 13 June 2024 Last updated on 14 [...]

Minister O’Gorman launches public consultation on Irish language provision in early learning and care and school-age childcare

From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth  Published on 6 June 2024 Last updated on 6 [...]