The upcoming Federation of Early Childhood Providers (FECP) strike is not warranted, according to Minister for Children Roderic O’Gorman.
“Since I came to office, I've significantly increased the investment in childcare,” he said.
“We all recognise that for decades Ireland didn’t invest in childcare we're hugely underinvested compared to the rest of Europe, and I've been working really hard to catch us up.”Mr O’Gorman said when he entered office, investment in childcare was €638 million, but has now risen to “over a billion”.“With that extra money, I've been able to cut cost for parents - we’re able to cut them by an average 25%.
“I've been able to secure a pay increase for childcare professionals – since last September, 73% saw a pay increase, many of them for the first time.”Mr O’Gorman also noted there has been a €287 million increase in supports for the childcare sector. “When you put €287 million extra into a sector, you can’t say that’s not going to make a difference for services,” he said.
He said the Department has also listened to concerns from Early Childhood Care and Education and smaller childcare services and allocated a specific fund for smaller businesses.
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