#Childminding
Childminders to face inspections, training and Garda vetting under new action plan
The new plan hopes to see thousands of childminders registered with Tusla.
Grandparent grant a 'novel idea that can be thrashed out' - Ross
“We’re pursuing this as an idea, as a novel idea. We’re going to continue to push for it.”
Giving parents a tax credit for childcare would have cost nearly €600m
Finance Minister Michael Noonan said providing tax credits for paid child care would fail an equity test.
Stand off: Workers to take protest to government after charity makes all staff redundant
The group will be staging a protest outside the Department of Children and Youth Affairs at 1pm tomorrow.
Children are precious, so why aren't the people caring for them valued?
‘An au pair’s work is essential, and caring for children is an enormous responsibility, yet we are not seen as real workers.’
Reduced hours and more vacancies are 'worrying' for childminders
A survey has found that the number of childminders working for 40 hours or more per week has reduced as National Childminding Week was launched at the weekend.
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