**PIP ANNOUNCEMENT** As you are all aware, the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) came into force on 25 May 2018 and all organisations are responsible for ensuring that they are meeting their obligations under the GDPR. Of course, Data Protection legislation has been in force for quite some time and […]

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he Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Dr Katherine Zappone TD, announced an increase in funding for children’s play and recreation facilities across Ireland. Every year funding is provided to Local Authorities to fund the development of playgrounds across the country. This year Local Authorities can apply for funding for […]

The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone, has welcomed the news of the overwhelmingly positive response to the new National Childcare Scheme, the pathway to quality, affordable, accessible Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare. A huge year for childcare in Ireland, a nationwide Communications Campaign is […]

Under the Child Care Act 1991 (Early Years Services) Regulation 2016, a new regulatory requirement will come into force from June 1st 2020. From this date, under regulation 25, there must be a person(s) who has trained in FAR (First Aid Response) with a trainer approved by the Pre-Hospital Emergency […]

Please be advised that An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, T.D. and Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Dr.Katherine Zappone have this morning launched the National Childcare Scheme. Here is a link to the press release https://www.dcya.gov.ie/docs/EN/11-03-2019-National-Childcare-Scheme/5189.htm. Please see attached information booklets on the new scheme also. Please note that the County […]

Minister launches the National Childcare Scheme for Ireland Communications Campaign commences- with new website, information resources for parents and providers, over 12,500 training places for childcare providers and major media campaigns Additional Transition Support Payment announced for childcare providers Monday, March 11, 2019 Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr […]

Minister Zappone has announced an increase of 12% in funding for the Local Youth Club Grant Scheme for 2019. The increased funding will bring the overall allocation for the scheme to over €2m and will provide small volunteer-led youth clubs with greater capacity to reach more young people during 2019. […]

Up to 1,150 free training places are being made available to pre-school practitioners to ensure their pre-school services are inclusive and accessible to children with disabilities, according to the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone. Applications opened on 4 March 2019 for the fourth intake onto the […]