Creche Owners ‘Gearing up to Shut Country Down’ as Funding Row with Government Escalates - 17/11/2025
Creche owners say they are “gearing up to close the country down” by closing creches indefinitely until the Government meets their demands in an ongoing row over funding the sector amid rising business costs.It comes as new figures show 151 creches withdrew from a government funding scheme over three years, saying it is not fit for purpose, with some parents told their creche bill could be as great as €1,400 a month.Operators in the sector say they are facing anger from parents over rising costs, but they blame the Government’s failed promises to reduce childcare costs.In the run-up to last…
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