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Will there be a childminder industry exodus?

According to a recent survey, nearly 80% of childminders that responded are considering closing t...

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16.31 12 Nov 2025


Will there be a childminder industry exodus?


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16.31 12 Nov 2025


According to a recent survey, nearly 80% of childminders that responded are considering closing their service ahead of new regulations being introduced in September 2027.

To discuss this, Ciara Doherty is joined by the Sinn Fein Spokesperson for Children, Deputy Claire Kerrane, Chief Executive of Childminding Ireland, Bernadette Orbinski Burke and Childminder Leigh Ann Gilmore.


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