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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL PARENTS, GENERAL PUBLIC, TD’S AND SENATORS

In relation to the Press Release from Minister Foley yesterday:

Yes, we are the providers on the ground, the sector trying their best to provide quality childcare, referred to as PARTNER SERVICES know less than most what this media spin means.
There has been:

No prior clear information

No consultation

No Respect

Instead of giving % figures on the increase in funding (which has been totally underfunded from day one) perhaps give % figures (which the department has) on the increase of providing the quality services over the past 5 years!

Each service needs to be viable, and needs clear information in order to work out their business model year on year. Taking into account that most services are in a fee freeze, they rely on this information from the department.

The Minister likes to highlight the 45 million in ring-fenced funding to support increases in the rates of pay. There are approximately 31,600 childcare workers in Ireland, so work that out per hour!!!
“supporting the workforce is essential to ensuring quality in early learning and childcare. This funding will help to make further progress on improving pay while maintaining the strong partnership between the State and providers”

So if you require any clarification on this Press Release maybe contact Minister Foley’s Press office because they definitely have more information than us.

This is yet again, disgraceful treatment of your ‘partner services. ‘

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