Fewer than one in three creches have reopened

Fewer than one in three creches have reopened since pandemic restrictions were eased two weeks ago. 

It's one of the findings of a poll of 868 preschool and daycare operators by The Federation of Early Childhood Providers. 

79% say they fear for the survival of their business.

Gillian Powell says she has already shut up shop at her creche in Cork - press PLAY