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National Childminding Week Highlights the Value of Childminders

20 October 2026 National Childminding Week Highlights the Value of Childminders Childminders play a vital [...]

21
Oct
Minister Foley Launches National Children’s Art Competition to Celebrate 20 Years of the Growing Up In Ireland Study

Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, today launched a nationalchildren’s art competition, inviting [...]

13
Oct
Minister Foley releases further details of reductions in early learning and childcare costs for families in Budget 2027

9 October 2026 Minister Foley releases further details of reductions in early learning and childcare [...]

12
Oct
Record investment of €7.5 billion announced by Ministers Foley and Higgins to deliver major childcare cost reductions, strengthened disability services and enhanced child protection measures at the heart of Budget 2027

Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, and Minister of State with responsibility for [...]

07
Oct
Minister Foley announces proposed locations for seven new State-led early learning and childcare capital projects

Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley has today announced the locations of seven [...]

30
Sep
Minister Foley welcomes stakeholders to national forum on the future of early learning and childcare

Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, today welcomed stakeholders from across Ireland to [...]

28
Sep
Minister Foley welcomes over 90% of early learning and childcare services into Core Funding for fifth year

Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley, today announced that over 90% of early [...]

21
Sep
Minister Foley welcomes new proposals for over 6% increase in minimum rates of pay for Early Years Educators and School-Age Childcare Practitioners

Thursday, 17 September Minister Foley welcomes new proposals for over 6% increase in minimum rates of [...]

18
Sep

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