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Minister O’Gorman Launches the 2023 Childminding Development Grant
Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration…

Minister O’Gorman launches the What Works Ireland Evidence Hub
The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration…

First 5 Garden of Wonder and Discovery at Bloom to promote children’s outdoor play
First 5 Garden of Wonder and Discovery at Bloom to…

Minister O’Gorman allocates an additional €700,000 in Dormant Accounts Funding for counselling, psychotherapy and therapeutic services for children
The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration…

Minister O’Gorman launches the Nutrition Standards for Early Learning and Care Services
Roderic O’Gorman, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability,…

Landmark review of the Child Care Act 1991 receives approval to be drafted
The Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2023 provides for the review…

Minister O’Gorman announces €9 million in capital funding for “greener, warmer” early learning and childcare services
-Green energy and retrofit upgrade grants of €35,000 to €75,000…

Minister O’Gorman launches Parent and Toddler Group Grants Initiative 2023
Minister O’Gorman launches Parent and Toddler Group…

Government approves proposals to strengthen enforcement powers of the Tusla Early Years Inspectorate and pave the way to regulate childminders
Roderic O’Gorman, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability,…