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:
Uisce Éireann To Submit €6b Water Project Plan
The project is designed to safeguard the drinking water supply for nearly half of Ireland’s population.
Pedestrian Killed In Midlands Crash
Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of the incident.
Gardai Arrest Four Men Over Laois Prison Assault
It's alleged to have taken place in Midlands Prison last Saturday.
Maura Higgins Set For Traitors US
The Midlands celeb wants to be a traitor.
Man Taken To Hospital Following Alleged Westmeath Assault
The incident occurred in Kinnegad.
Osteoarthritis Programme Launched At Midlands Hospital
It was developed in Denmark and is now implemented in over 10 countries.
Laois County Fire And Rescue Service Welcomes Two New Fire Appliances
The two appliances will soon be operational in Portlaoise and Mountmellick.
Offaly TD Welcomes New IDA Ireland Investment
Fianna Fail's Tony McCormack says it's needed to keep commuters closer to home.
Gardaí At Midlands Collision Involving Pedestrian
The incident occured outside Edenderry.
Gardai Conduct House Searches In Connection With Offaly Arson Attack
Three premises are being investigated across Offaly and Kildare this morning.
Funeral For Offaly Arson Attack Victim To Be Held Today
His father, has been denied compassionate bail to attend his funeral.
Emergency Services At Scene Of Offaly Crash
The incident took place on JKL street.
Tadgh Farrell’s Father Denied Compassionate Bail To Attend Son’s Funeral
Aaron Holt has a significant history of committing crimes while on bail.
Sinn Fein Warn Against Blister Pack Fees
The Government are planning to charge up to €50 for the packing from January.
Gated Senior Living Community Opens In Laois
Heritage Village in Killenard will eventually house up to 166 people.
Reigning Rose Of Tralee To Take Part in DWTS
Ballyouskill's Katelyn Cummins will take part in Dancing With The Stars Ireland Season 9.
Westmeath Artist Awarded €30,000 Residency
Nicole Flattery is being appointed a Writer in Residence at the University of Galway for 2026.
IDA Ireland Secures Land For Offaly Business Park
Another business and enterprise park is coming to Tullamore.
Addiction Councillor Points Out National Rise Of Cocaine
Gardaí believe a fatal arson attack was carried out by drug gangs in Edenderry last Saturday.
Funeral For Second Offaly Arson Attack Victim To Be Held Sunday
Mary Holt passed away following an arson attack in Edenderry last weekend.
