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Meeting hears 77% of children under 4 in Boyle can't access childcare

The Boyle Community Childcare Committee held a public meeting this morning to highlight the lack of childcare in the town.

Jun 13, 2025 13:23

Calls for disused HSE building in Boyle to be used as childcare facility

Renbrack House was a mental health hostel, but it closed several years ago.

Jun 3, 2025 08:20

Calls for former doctor's residence in Boyle to be turned into childcare facility

Cllr Sean Moylan called on the Department to purchase the house, which is currently on the market, at this month’s Roscommon County Council meeting.

Mar 25, 2025 13:13

One in three staff leave large private childcare services each year on average

The statistics provided to Roscommon-Galway TD Claire Kerrane show average staff turnover in 2023 was 31 percent.

Mar 5, 2025 11:52

New childcare centre to open in Ballaghaderreen this year

Construction work has started on the new development in the Shambles area of the west Roscommon town.

Oct 29, 2024 08:54

No plans to develop childcare facility at former MBNA offices in Carrick

Leitrim County Council says the proposal will be considered if a future tenant makes the request

Sep 11, 2024 07:17

Leitrim councillor to propose development of new childcare facility

The draft Carrick Local Area Plan commits to facilitating the development of more childcare facilities in the town.

Sep 6, 2024 13:42

Roscommon grandmother raises concerns about new childcare regulations

The Department of Children has published the draft regulations, which are open for public consultation until May 2nd.

Apr 24, 2024 13:35

Local childminder warns childcare sector could face crisis if new regulations brought in

The Department of Children has published the draft regulations, which are open for public consultation until May 2nd.

Apr 8, 2024 17:19

Roscommon parents forking out up to €820 a month on childcare

Apr 3, 2024 08:50

Final budget 2024 sign off expected from Cabinet this morning

Energy credits will be back again this winter - they'll be worth 450 euro in total.

Oct 10, 2023 07:50

Pay talks to take place today for childcare workers

The meeting of the Early Years Joint Labour Committee will vote on a rate of €13.65 for Early Years Educators.

Sep 25, 2023 13:22

Childcare sector holding national day of action today

It comes as providers prepare to close their doors from September 26th to 28th in protest against spiralling costs that are threatening their viability.

Sep 19, 2023 11:20

Planning granted for new preschool facility in Roscommon school

The permission was granted with 5 conditions attached.

Jul 31, 2023 10:47

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