Meanings of new childcare in English

Two new childcare guides for parents have been introduced by Barnardos.

The latest grants, said Mr O'Donoghue, would create more than 729 new childcare places.

Frontline healthcare workers could be asked for payments towards a proposed new childcare scheme expected from Government this week.

The Taoiseach said yesterday that the Government was considering grants to help new childcare providers buy toys and equipment.

Five new childcare facilities with 450 places are to be provided in selected IDA business parks around the country.

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform Michael McDowell has announced funding of €45 million to create new childcare places.

The government wants to expand a new childcare tax credit scheme to include parents who stay at home because they are carers.

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern strongly defended the provision whereby migrant workers are entitled to the State's new childcare payment during heated Dáil exchanges.

The Government has said the new childcare regulations are aimed at improving quality of care and place a greater focus on child development.

A Marshall house earmarked to make way for a new childcare centre will remain a residential address after selling at auction on Saturday.

The proposed introduction of a full year's paid parental leave is part of a new childcare package by Minister for Children James Reilly.

The Labour Party's new childcare policy, due to be launched shortly, will include extra parental leave and a year's free pre-school for every child.

Trade union Siptu today called on the Government to scrap its new childcare funding scheme after a report found it threatens services to disadvantaged children.

Paid parental leave and a €50 weekly payment for parents of toddlers are the key features in the Labour Party's new childcare policy.

The funding will lead to the creation of 3,813 new childcare places and will support 2,144 existing places, Mr McDowell said.

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