In less than four weeks time, on June 29th, childcare services can re-open to provide services to the children of essential workers. All childcare providers have now received contact from Katherine Zappone, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs. A survey which was conducted by the Federation of Early Childhood providers showed that only nine out ten childcare providers intend on re-opening on the 29th of June. Minister Zappone, last Friday announced a number of developments to assist childcare providers and parents plan for the reopening of services on June 29. The Minister also announced which children would be eligible to resume full or part-time childcare services from 29 June.

Source: Irish Independent June 05, 2020 23:15 UTC