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40,000 children under the age of three on crèche waiting lists

As of Monday, more than 5,000 people have signed a petition. It is calling on the Federation of ...

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06.30 1 Apr 2026


40,000 children under the age of three on crèche waiting lists


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As of Monday, more than 5,000 people have signed a petition. It is calling on the Federation of Early Childhood Providers and Childhood Services Ireland to begin pay negotiations, talks which have yet to commence, fuelling concerns of a looming staffing crisis in the sector. 

All to discuss with Darragh O’Connor, SIPTU Head of Strategic Organising. 


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