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Ireland’s childcare infrastructure problem

Ireland’s childcare infrastructure problem

Update: 2025-11-21
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Many parents are finding themselves caught out when their childminding service has to close due to staff shortages. This is a particular issue that crops up during the winter months, as workers call in sick, often leaving parents scrambling late to make alternative plans for their children.

So, does Ireland have an infrastructure problem around this? To chat more about it, Ciara Doherty is joined by Director of Policy at Early Childhood Ireland, Frances Byrne.

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Ireland’s childcare infrastructure problem

Ireland’s childcare infrastructure problem