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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Annual Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy Forum 2026 to focus on Building a Love of Numeracy: From Play to Empowered Problem Solving

Thursday, 17 September 2026 Annual Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy Forum 2026 to focus on [...]

Minister Foley welcomes new review highlighting the social benefits of funding for Parent and Toddler Groups

Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley today welcomed the publication of a new [...]

Ministers Foley and Buttimer announce details of My Little Library 2026

Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley together with Minister of State at the [...]

Minister Norma Foley launches the Childminding Development Grants for 2026

The Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley today announced the opening of the [...]