Childcare News
Growing Up in Ireland National Children’s Art Competition
To mark the 20th anniversary of the Growing Up in Ireland study, the Department of Children, Disability and Equality is inviting children and young people aged 4-15 from across Ireland to take part in the Growing Up in Ireland National Children's Art Competition. The...
Minister Foley releases further details of reductions in early learning and childcare costs for families in Budget 2027
PRESS RELEASE 9 October 2026 Minister Foley releases further details of reductions in early learning and childcare costs for families in Budget 2027 Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley TD has released further details of the impact of reductions...
Communication to Providers on Proposed Strike Action in Schools
Communication to Providers on Proposed Strike Action in Schools Dear Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare provider, Industrial Action in Schools The Department is aware of current industrial action and proposed strike action by teaching...
Announcement on State-led early learning and childcare capital programme
Dear Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare provider, Please find attached a press release related to announcement by Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley of the proposed locations of new early learning and childcare projects under...
National Síolta Aistear Initiative: Maths Week Webinars
The National Síolta Aistear Initiative are hosting webinars to celebrate Maths week 2026. Webinar Title: Using picture books to support early Maths Week 2026 Webinar Date: 8th October Webinar time: 19.00-20.30 Overview of webinar content: The updated Aistear (2024)...
AIM Review Functionality
Dear Service Provider, We are pleased to announce that the AIM Level 7 Review functionality is available on the Early Years Hive from today, 25 September 2026. As previously communicated, there are two type s of reviews available: 1. Child Needs...
Minister Foley welcomes stakeholders to national forum on the future of early learning and childcare
PRESS RELEASE 23 September 2026 Minister Foley welcomes stakeholders to national forum on the future of early learning and childcare Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, today welcomed stakeholders from across Ireland to the Shaping the Future...
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Network
The Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Network has recently been established in Sligo–Leitrim to promote awareness, collaboration and the development of effective supports for infants, young children and their families. We are seeking the views of...
Minister Foley welcomes over 90% of early learning and childcare services into Core Funding for fifth year
Minister Foley welcomes over 90% of early learning and childcare services into Core Funding for fifth year Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley, today announced that over 90% of early learning and childcare services have signed up for the...
Department of Children, Disability and Equality Press Release
Minister Foley welcomes new proposals for over 6% increase in minimum rates of pay for Early Years Educators and School-Age Childcare Practitioners The Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, has welcomed the new proposals for, over 6% increases...