The Children’s Rights Alliance says we’re behind our European colleagues when it comes to childcare.
The organisation says the funding of the childcare sector hasn’t been addressed properly in the last 50 years.
New Horizons on the northside of the city is the latest creche to shut its doors with 30 childcare closures across the county last year.
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One in Four is supporting the Government's approval of a Commission to investigate alleged abuse in schools. The Garda Commissioner says Gardaí are investigating whether school abuse was organised and coordinated.
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The Taoiseach insists a general election won't happen this year. Speaking at an IBEC dinner in Dublin last night, Simon Harris said he's "sticking with the commitment of the three-party leaders" to complete the full term in government.
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Fred Again played a surprised pop up gig in Dingle last night. The English DJ had a packed set at Dick Mack's pub in the County Kerry town.
