Early Childhood Ireland calls for more support for its 236 Galway members in budget

Early Childhood Ireland is calling for more long-term support in the Budget for its members, including 236 across Galway.

While the organisation welcomes the planned cuts to fees for parents, it wants a five-year plan to be outlined on budget day.

Early Childhood Ireland has said there has been under-investment in childcare services for too long.

Frances Byrne, Director of Policy at Early Childhood Ireland, wants that to change: