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ECI Welcomes Regulation For Ireland's 15,000+ Childminders.

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There are, however, concerns over 5 year implementation period.

New regulations are to come in to being for people minding others' children in their own homes.

The draft National Action Plan for Childminding 2021-2028 is being considered by the Joint Committee on Children, Disability, Equality and Integration.

Childminders will have to register with Tusla, receive garda vetting, have insurance, face inspections and attend various training.

Frances Byrne is Direcotor of Policy at Early Childhood Ireland.

She says there are concerns for the 5 year implementation of the programme.

Speaking to Kildare Today, she says, however, Frances Byrne joined Clem Ryan on Wednesday's edition of the programme.

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