Absence of staff forced 4% of creches to close last week, figures show.
Covid-19, along with poor pay and conditions have exacerbated staffing issues in the early childcare sector, according to representative bodies.
New figures show 4% of creches were forced to close last week, with half of staff absences caused by Covid.
Dympna Keegan, manager of Bright Beginnings in Ferbane, says there are seasonal illnesses outside of Covid that must be taken into consideration:
Taoiseach Rejects Calls To Split Road Safety Authority
The move was previously recommended to Government to separate administration from road safety.
Calls For Retired Gardaí To Return To Community Policing
Variations of this policy are used by police bodies across European countries.
Children’s Minister Hails Budget As Breakthrough Moment For Affordable Childcare
Minister Foley aims to make significant progress towards €200 per child monthly childcare.
Midlands Teen Calls For Leaving Cert Rules To Change For Self-Taught Students
Caitlin Lowry taught herself the Leaving Cert.
Westmeath Driver Banned For Three Years And Fined €500 After Drink-Driving Offence
32 year old Donatas Virkutis was also driving without a license or insurance.
Taoiseach Admits Housing Output Is Not Where He Wants It To Be
Micheál Martin has backed proposals to scrap stamp duty for first-time buyers.
Westmeath Group Argues Transport Price Hike Works Against Government Targets
The National Transport Authority will increase fares by an average of 15%.
Newly Launched Midlands Palliative Care Aiming To Challenge Misconceptions
A new alliance of hospice foundations across Laois, Offaly, Westmeath and Longford has been formed.
