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Early Childhood Ireland Calls For Doubling Of Investment Levels In Creches By 2028.

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It's members are reporting a mounting number of staffing problems.

Early Childhood Ireland is raising serious concerns about funding as creches reopen across the country today.

It's calling on the Government to double investment in childcare by 2028 and to publish a plan to achieve this in Budget 2022.

Its members are also reporting more staffing  issues as workers seek out better pay and working conditions in other sectors.

Director of Policy with Early Childhood Ireland, Frances Byrne describes their concerns:

Frances Byrne says the Government must deliver long-term funding for the sector

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