In 4 counties in Ireland, Dublin, Meath, Sligo and Wexford waiting lists for childcare run up to 2024. In just 7 counties of 26, childcare providers will have space by the end of this year. Mary Seery Kearney, Fine Gael Seanad spokesperson on Children, Mary

Moloney, from Crann Support Group and Elaine Dunne, Federation of Early Childhood

Providers, joined Emmett to discuss the on going issues facing the childhood sector.