Below is the key information you will need in relation to deadline dates for registrations and payments for the coming weeks.
For detailed programme information please visit your PIP Portal.
| Programme (and links) | Programme Call Start Date | Final contracting date | Date programme opens for registrations |
| ECCE | 27th August | 22nd August | 20th August |
| CCSP | 20th August | 20th August | 20th August |
| CCS | 20th August | 20th August | 17th September – 12th October (snapshot window) |
| TEC | 27th August | 24th August | 27th August |
Before registrations can commence:
- Services must be in contract;
- Service calendars and fees lists should be submitted.
In addition, in order for Pobal to process payments, services need to have a valid TCAN.
Payments will be made to the existing bank account associated with the service on PIP – for any changes please notify the Early Years & Young Peoples Directorate via pipdocuments@pobal.ie
However, if services wish to be included in the first preliminary payments, contracting must be completed earlier, as per the table below. Further preliminary payments will follow in the coming weeks.
| Programme | 1st Preliminary Payment date | Earlier contract date (in order to be included in 1st Preliminary payment) | Subsequent Preliminary payment date: |
| ECCE | 24th August | 17th August | 31st Aug |
| CCSP | 17th August | 14th August | None |
| CCS | 17th August | 14th August | 12th Oct |
| TEC | 24th August | 21st August | None |
If you have any queries please contact Pobal Online Support on 01-5117222, or contact Longford County Childcare Committee on 043 3342505
