Creches warned to comply or lose state funding
The Minister for Children has warned creche owners that if they fail to comply with regulations then state funding will be withdrawn France Fitzgerald has asked the HSE to analyse the inspection reports from creches - to see if there is a pattern emerging in privately run facilities. The head of Children and Family Services Gordon Jeyes has been tasked with carrying out a full comparison of the reports - the first of its kind in Ireland. The Minister says she wants stronger enforcement of the childcare sector and an analysis of where state funding goes. Click PLAY button above to hear the audio
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