"Up to 40,000 children waiting as Government plans major expansion of childcare services Focus on large-scale services with an average of 100 places for children aged one to three State will tender for operators to run the facilities, with both new and existing providers eligible"
"The Government is moving to advance plans to purchase buildings nationwide for the development of state-led childcare facilities, with proposals expected to be delivered in the new year."
"Children's Minister Norma Foley is due to bring a memorandum to the Cabinet in January. The initiative will focus on establishing large-scale childcare services, each offering an average of 100 places, with a particular emphasis on children aged one to three, where demand is highest."
Government will purchase buildings nationwide to develop state-led childcare facilities, with proposals expected to be delivered in the new year. Children's Minister Norma Foley will bring a memorandum to Cabinet in January. The initiative will establish large-scale childcare services, each offering about 100 places, prioritising children aged one to three where demand is highest. The State will tender operators to run the facilities, and both new and existing providers will be eligible to apply. Up to 40,000 children are currently waiting for childcare places, highlighting the scale of unmet demand.
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