This week, Andrea will be asking what more can be done to improve the childcare sector in Ireland, what regulation is needed in order to safeguard our children's healthy development, and how the new National Childcare Scheme might affect parents and childcare providers alike across the country.

Joining Andrea on the panel:

• Marian Quinn, Chairperson of the Association of Childhood Professionals
• Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children's Rights Alliance