Hundreds of childcare providers in Wicklow and across the country are planning to close their doors for 24 hours, in protest at what they say is a 'crisis' facing the sector.
A group of providers are to meet tomorrow to discuss the final details of the plan, which is likely to take place in the next month or so.
It would involve thousands of childcare professionals who are part of groups including SIPTU and the Federation of Childhood Providers.
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Wicklow Wexford TD Says Mercosur Deal Would Signal ''Death-Knell'' For Irish Agriculture
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Wicklow Eco Trail Festival Receives Massive Shot In The Arm
The Wicklow Eco Trail Festival has been awarded €90,000 in funding under Fáilte Ireland’s new Strategic Festival Tourism Portfolio. The initiative allocates €3.9m to 38 festivals nationwide, aiming to promote authentic, off-season tourism, strengthen local businesses, and support Ireland’s 210,000 tourism jobs.
Calling on Wicklow to ‘Gift a Book’ and change a child’s life this Christmas
The national charity is partnering with community groups and charities in Wicklow.
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