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Speech by Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley on Budget 2026
I’m pleased to be here this afternoon to outline the key…

New Employment Regulation Order for Early Years Educators and School-Age Practitioners – Ministers Dillon and Foley
10% average increase in minimum hourly rates of pay for an estimated…

Public Consultation on the Regulation of School Age Childcare and of Early Learning and Care Services
Consultation is open
Introduction
How to participate…

Minister Foley announces expansion of the ‘Early Talk Boost’ programme to tackle language delay among young children
Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley,…

The 2025 Learner Fund Graduate and Childminder Bursary is open!
The 2025 Learner Fund Graduate and Childminder Bursary is open…

Minister Foley welcomes 9 in 10 early learning and childcare services into Core Funding for fourth year.
- Over 4250 services have now applied for the fourth year…

Minister Foley launches public consultation on the regulation of school-age childcare
The Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma…

Minister Foley launches €4.2 million Bia Blasta lunch scheme for pre-school children in disadvantaged areas
The Minister for Children, Disability, and Equality, Norma Foley…

Emergent Inquiry based Curriculum : What does it mean to ‘Notice, Nurture, Respond and Reflect’ in Practice?
In recent years, the terms ‘ emergent interests’ , ‘inquiry’…
