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Owners tell Minister for Children they have concerns over €200m budget intervention
Federation Of Early Childhood Providers
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Federation of Early Childhood Providers says it could be autumn before all staff vaccinated
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Childcare providers call for Government support on vaccine priority and antigen testing
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Sector also seeking subsidised weekly antigen tests for staff
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Almost half of staff members at one facility test positive ahead of planned reopening
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Cabinet moves to delay reopening after 21 clusters reported during seven days
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Parents are being asked to drop children off at entrances instead entering premises
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Measures would bring down cost of childcare for parents – Early Childhood Ireland
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State to underwrite wage bill in exchange for waiving fees charged to hard-pressed parents
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Up to half of childcare facilities shut for ‘day of protest’ over pay and conditions
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‘Improved terms and conditions’ needed to support ‘sustainable’ Early Years services
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