Training/Events & News

Let’s Talk Early Years – Launch of a national conversation.

The process will begin in 2026 with the acquisition of buildings in what will be a ground-breaking initiative for the Department of Children, Disability and Equality.

This year the focus for the grants is to support groups in providing assistance to young parents and children in establishing connections and to promote the inclusion of families from all backgrounds, abilities and cultures.

Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, published two new action plans for the early learning and care and school-age childcare sector.

Minister Foley announces Department’s NDP Sectoral Capital Plan 2026–2030

Minister Foley announces figures – benefitted Little Library Initiative 2025.

Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, TD that she is allocating additional funding to support children with disabilities access State-funded pre-school.

Minister of State for Employment, Small Business and Retail Alan Dillon has confirmed he intends to sign a new Employment Order for Early Years Educators and School-Age Practitioners.