Dáil Told "170 Additional Childminders Needed In Clare"
Update: 2025-12-28
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The Dáil has heard that 170 additional child minders are needed in Clare to meet current demand.
It's understood that 22 thousand children will need childcare in this county in the next two years, but that only five services have registered for mandatory childminding regulation training.
All services in this county have until 2027 to register with TUSLA under the legislation.
Responding to Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney, Children's Minister Norma Foley says they're committed to getting the job done.
It's understood that 22 thousand children will need childcare in this county in the next two years, but that only five services have registered for mandatory childminding regulation training.
All services in this county have until 2027 to register with TUSLA under the legislation.
Responding to Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney, Children's Minister Norma Foley says they're committed to getting the job done.
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