Is free, publicly-funded childcare possible in Ireland?; Brian Stanley quits Sinn Féin after ‘gross misconduct’ allegation – The Irish Times

Valerie O’Reilly, owner of Rainbow Daycare in Sandyford, receives numerous calls weekly from parents in need of childcare. While she appreciates the government funding schemes in place, she has concerns about the feasibility of a “nationalised system of childcare” in Ireland. Despite participating in Core Funding, O’Reilly questions the practicality of providing free, publicly-funded childcare on a national scale.

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