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Press release related to announcement by Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley of the proposed locations of new early learning and childcare projects under the State-led early learning and childcare capital programme

Press release issued yesterday evening by the Department of Children, Disability and Equality in which Minister Norma Foley welcomed new proposals for over 6% increase in minimum rates of pay for Early Years Educators and School-Age Childcare Practitioners.

Press release issued by the Department of Children, Disability and Equality in which Minister Norma Foley welcomes over 90% of early learning and childcare services into Core Funding for the fifth year.

Press release issued by the Department of Children, Disability and Equality in which Minister Norma Foley announced important changes to the National Childcare Scheme (NCS) which will provide increased childcare subsidies for up to 47,000 children.

The documentary is a wonderful opportunity to highlight the important work that takes place every day and the difference it makes in the lives of children and families.

Announced the publication of the 2025 progress report for First 5, the whole of government strategy for babies, young children and their families.

‘Let’s Talk Childminding’, a public consultation on the review of the new childminding regulations.

Minister Norma Foley announced details of maximum fee caps alongside over €480 million for Core Funding Year 5.