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Cases of Measles are on the rise globally, and anecdotal evidence from early childhood providers here would suggest that far fewer parents are vaccinating their children.With reports of a suspected case of measles in a Dublin creche this week, creche owners are calling on the Government to offer better guidance and policy on how to deal with this…Joining Kieran to discuss is Elaine Dunne from the Federation of Early Childhood Providers Professor Luke O'Neill, Immunologist at Trinity College...
PJ talks to Elaine Dunne of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers about another blow to an overstretched sector Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
PJ talks to parents who marched for school places for their kids and hears from Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne who attended the protest, hears from Glanmire's Greg Magner about the fun of taking part in Ireland's Fittest Family, chats with Elaine Dunne about yet another blow to those who run childcare. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Public childcare must be a priority for the next Government – that's the call from Together for Public campaign group led by the National Women's Council. Joining me now to discuss this is Orla O Connor, Director of the National Women's Council and Elaine Dunne, Chair of the Federation of Early Childhood Provider.
Public childcare must be a priority for the next Government – that's the call from Together for Public campaign group led by the National Women's Council. Joining me now to discuss this is Orla O Connor, Director of the National Women's Council and Elaine Dunne, Chair of the Federation of Early Childhood Provider.
Adrian Cummins, Restaurants Association of Ireland. Louise Bayliss, Focus Ireland. Dr Tom McDonnell, Nevin Economic Research Institute affiliated to ICTU. Catherine Cox, Family Carers Ireland. Pat Crotty Vintner's Federation. Donal Swan, National Women's Council. Elaine Dunne, Early Childcare Providers.
Elaine Dunne tells PJ that they were never contacted before the childcare pledge was made by Fine Gael Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ken Perrott on inflated hotel prices for the Oasis concert.Darragh Toal, who was successful in getting Oasis tickets for their Manchester concert.Elaine Dunne on early childcare costs and shortage of places.Margaret Hawkins with the Farmers Journal on cheap Benzos tablets on sale to children.Cllr Shane O'Callaghan is calling for zero tolerance for anti-social behaviour.Our Citizens Information comes from West Cork with Anne O'Donovan with advice on the fuel allowance.Brian Jacob who was affected by the cyber attack on the Fota Wildlife Park website All your nutrition questions answered by Annelisse Dressell from The Health Hub in Ballincollig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Elaine Dunne, Chairperson of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers discusses the introduction of new subsidy rates for parents under the National Childcare Scheme.
Elaine Dunne (Chairperson of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers) speaks to Wendy explaining the Government's core funding scheme, and why some creches are opting out of this funding. Elaine also speaks about the continuing news of further creche closures across the country and creches having to increase their fees.
SIPTU is calling for a new public service to be rolled out for the childcare sector. To discuss further Pat spoke to Elaine Dunne, Chairperson of the Federation Of Early Childhood Providers.
Elaine Dunne (Chairperson of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers) speaks to Kieran highlighting the crèche services closures happening across the country, the pressures facing childcare services, and the strain this is in-turn is also putting on parents.
Almost a third of childcare and early years facilities are now at risk of closing. With also 95% of workers in the industry apparently struggling to make ends meet.Finding childcare places is already an enormous stress for parents, so what does the future look like? And what needs to change?Andrea is joined by Elaine Dunne, Chairperson of the Federation of Early Childhood, Averil Sheenan from Care-a-lot Childcare in Cork, Karen Clince, Founder of Tigers Childcare and more to discuss.
Political candidates have been warned over a threat of violence while campaigning following a number of incidents in recent days.Cormac O'Keefe, Security Correspondent for The Irish Examiner, and Elaine Dunne, Fianna Fáil Local Election Candidate for Glencullen-Sandyford joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
In addition to the more than 130 providers who have closed their doors for good since March last year, 28 childcare providers have notified parents that they intend to close over the past two weeks. Childcare providers say they feel bullied by the Department of Children. The Federation of Early Childhood Providers has launched a new publication asking the Government to boost funding and protect businesses from the cost-of-living crisis. This must be extremely worrying news for parents, childcare providers and their staff. To discuss all of this, including the implications of these closures, Alan Morrissey spoke with Noel Mulderrig, owner of creche Kidz Haven in Shannon and Elaine Dunne, Chairperson of the Federation of Early Childhood providers. Picture (c) by wragg from Getty Images Signature via Canva
It's feared this county's economy will suffer if further childcare closures are seen. It comes as the Federation of Early Childhood Providers has launced a new publication asking the Government to implement measures to protect the sector from the cost-of-living crisis. In the past two weeks alone, 28 childcare providers have indicated their intention to close their doors. This means over the last 14 months, approximately 150 nationwide providers nationwide have ceased operating. The concerns of struggling providers have been captured in a new report entitled "United We Stand" from the Federation of Early Childhood Providers. This examines the "dire" situation many members are finding themselves in and asks Government to boost the level of funding being given to the sector to insulate providers from inflationary pressures. Noel Mulderrig is the manager of the Kidz Haven creche in Shannon and will begin the process of closing his business next month. He says the greatest problem facing providers is attracting staff due to the high burnout rate coupled with more attractive offers elsewhere. It's estimated 4,855 children avail of childcare settings in Clare and in 2023, 3,807 of these benefitted from the National Childcare Scheme which aims to ease the financial burden of childcare on parents and guardians. This means that under the scheme, €7.5 million was invested in Clare alone last year. With elections around the corner, Chairperson of the Federation of Early Childhood providers Elaine Dunne insists improving the level of support given to providers must be a political priority.
Elaine Dunne, Federation of Early Childhood Providers
Elaine Dunne, Chairperson of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers; Hildegarde Naughton, Minister of State for Public Health, Well Being & the National Drugs Strategy; Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West; Gino Kenny, People Before Profit TD for Dublin Mid-West
Gareth O'Callaghan hears from Elaine Dunne of the ISME about the quadruple cost whammy that will hurt the smaller business and leave more vulnerable to big corporations for food and services. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Everyone is dying for a summer break so book now Eoghan Corry tells Gareth O'Callaghan. Small business helps communities thrive but it's being hit by many rising costs all at once Elaine Dunne explains.Carrigaline's Chris is a boy who likes spreading kindness with his handmade fairy doors. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tomorrow, Michael McGrath and Paschal Donohoe will unveil Budget 2024. Kieran spoke to some of the interest groups ahead of the Budget including Elaine Dunne, Federation of Early Childhood Providers, Neil McDonnell CEO of ISME and Mike McMahon, who co-owns the award-winning Mother Mac's pub on High Street in Limerick City.
Claire Brock speaks to Hildegarde Naughton, Kathleen Funchion, Hugh O'Connell, Cathal Berry, Elaine Dunne, Lorcan Nyhan, Linda Hughes, Michael O'Sullivan, Fiona Treacy-Bowe & Amanda Brennan-Spiteri Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Elaine Dunne, Chairperson of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers, discusses planned closures of childcare providers around the country next week in protest over what owners describe as a shortfall in Government funding.
It takes a village - well in 2023 the village is childcare.And the village is burning down!Leo, Micheal, Eamonn - send help and send it FAST!! Here I talk to Elaine Dunne the chairperson of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers to talk about the planned strikes & to understand what's really going on.STRIKE DATES: September 26th, 27th and 28thThe solution needs to be brave - not just expensive - and it needs leadership that accepts the reality of the current situation and joins to dots about how an accessible, flexible, affordable, quality childcare sector is essential if this country - this economy is to have a female workforce. Hosted by Sinead O'Moore Get in touch at @stretchmarkspodcast This season is supported by VitabioticsStretch Marks is owned and produced by the brand story - sound editing by Alan Breslin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Claire Brock speaks to Senator Timmy Dooley, Paul Murphy TD, Andrea Gilligan, Elaine Dunne and Aoife O'Leary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After last night's meeting in Ballincollig about the crisis in childcare, PJ talks to Elaine Dunne of the Federation Early Childhood Providers who ran the meeting and to parents, operators and the County Mayor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Elaine Dunne, Chair, Federation of Early Childhood Providers and Crona Byrne, Owner of The Owl and The Pussycat Daycare and After-school Club in Co Tipperary.
Elaine Dunne, Chairperson of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers joined Anton Savage who was filling in for Pat to discuss Leo Varadkar's uncertainty over childcare cost cuts.
PJ talks to Cork creche owners about the staff shortage that will leave parents scrambling for spaces and to Elaine Dunne, Chair Federation Early Childhood Providers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In September, many parents around the country were relieved when the Government increased the National Childcare Subsidy from 50 cent an hour to €1.10, meaning that creche fees were being reduced. However, since then, another issue has arrived. Parents are now struggling to find places for children looking to attend creches on a part-time basis. Hannah, a mother of 2, Elaine Dunne, Chairperson from the Federation of Early childhood, Ulla and Suzanne joined Andrea on Lunchtime Live to discuss…
Elaine Dunne from the Federation of Early Childhood Providers.
Elaine Dunne from the Federation of Early Childhood Providers.
Elaine Dunne, Chairperson of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers, discusses the planned protest closures of some childcare facilities across the country.
PJ talks to Elaine Dunne, Chair Federation Early Childhood Providers, who says if the government listens to their protest today it will help preserve childcare spaces for parents who badly need them. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Federation of Early Childhood Providers held a protest outside the Dáil this morning calling for increases in funding in the sector. This is the groups third protest, they say current funding levels are too low and 260 providers are at risk of closing by June 2023.Elaine Dunne, Chair of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers and Sonia Duggan, an Early Childcare Provider joined Kieran to discuss what need's to be done to address issue's in the sector.
A survey last week revealed 45% of childcare providers would be willing to engage in flash closures, where parents are not advised of closures in advance, while a protest outside the Dáil featured a lot of Cork providers. PJ Coogan asks Elaine Dunne, Federation Early Childhood Providers, if closures are on the way. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In 4 counties in Ireland, Dublin, Meath, Sligo and Wexford waiting lists for childcare run up to 2024. In just 7 counties of 26, childcare providers will have space by the end of this year. Mary Seery Kearney, Fine Gael Seanad spokesperson on Children, Mary Moloney, from Crann Support Group and Elaine Dunne, Federation of Early Childhood Providers, joined Emmett to discuss the on going issues facing the childhood sector.
Claire Brock speaks to Pat O'Mahony, Lorraine Clifford Lee, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD, Ciara Leahy, Elaine Dunne, Laura Colgan, Gina London, John Mooney & Ralph Riegel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Elaine Dunne, Chair of The Federation of Early Childcare Providers spoke to Niall about how hundreds of childcare providers are expected to protest outside Leinster House tomorrow to vent their frustration over how they are being treated by the Government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Elaine Dunne, Chair of The Federation of Early Childcare Providers spoke to Niall about how hundreds of childcare providers are expected to protest outside Leinster House tomorrow to vent their frustration over how they are being treated by the Government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Some mums have contacted us worried that places they were depending on for September will not be there. Being left short a place will happen more often Elaine Dunne, Chair Federation Early Childhood Providers, tells PJ. She says this is part of the reason for the childcare protest Leinster House Jun 22nd 11.30 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Colm Brophy, Minister of State with responsibility for Overseas Development Aid & Diaspora and Fine Gael TD for Dublin South West; Sorca Clarke, Sinn Féin TD for Longford Westmeath; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Elaine Dunne, Chairperson of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers
Finally the government is putting money into childcare but the scheme does not work for the providers Elaine Dunne, Federation Early Childhood Providers, tells PJ. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
More than 260 childcare providers are getting ready to close their doors next year. That's according to new research from the Federation of Early Childhood Providers who say the government's ‘core funding' promise is not enough to keep many firms afloat. Chairperson of the group, Elaine Dunne spoke to Shane this morning to discuss these report findings. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
More than 260 childcare providers are getting ready to close their doors next year. That's according to new research from the Federation of Early Childhood Providers who say the government's ‘core funding' promise is not enough to keep many firms afloat. Chairperson of the group, Elaine Dunne spoke to Shane this morning to discuss these report findings. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
Are you struggle to secure a place for your child in a crèche? Thousands of parents across Ireland could be left without childcare, as facilities warn that rising costs are pushing them to the brink. Elaine Dunne joins Niall on the line now to discuss this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are you struggle to secure a place for your child in a crèche? Thousands of parents across Ireland could be left without childcare, as facilities warn that rising costs are pushing them to the brink. Elaine Dunne joins Niall on the line now to discuss this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Elaine Dunne, of the Federation Early Childhood Providers is in Ponzan with aid she brought from Ireland. She called PJ because she was shocked at the misery of hungry pregnant women queuing in blankets for peanut butter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
with Dr Lucy Jessop, Director of Public Health at the HSE's National Immunisation Office and Elaine Dunne, Chair of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers
Antigen Tests and other help needed now says Elaine Dunne, Chair Federation of Early Childhood Providers who tells PJ the pressure they are under. PJ also talks to Dr Niamh Lynch, Consultant Paediatrician, about symptoms, masks for juniors and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
PJ hears from Elaine Dunne, Chair of the Federation Early Childhood Providers, and Averil P Sheehan of Cork Care-A-Lot about the stark shortage of staff for providers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On Thursday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Hillary Gillespie, Member of Management, Mól an Óige Community National School Ennistymon and Elaine Dunne, Chairperson of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers. Primary school children and those in creches won't have to restrict their movements from next week, if they're close contacts and have no symptoms. Picture © Mateus André from Canva
4 services in the last 24 hours contacted Elaine Dunne, of Early Childhood Providers, saying they were shutting down baby rooms. Staffing is the biggest factor she tells PJ. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
PJ hears from Elaine Dunne of The Federation Early Childhood Providers about how the return to office life sees many parents stuck for a space for their kids and the need a new model for childcare in Ireland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Many creche providers are asking for a negative PCR test from children who have returned from a foreign holiday, or for the child to not attend for up to 14 days. The current government advice is that children traveling with a vaccinated adult, or an adult who has recovered from Covid, do not need to isolate. Elaine Dunne of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers who is calling for Government support for safety policies around travel spoke to Newstalk Breakfast. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
On Thursday afternoon, Niall Boylan on Classic Hits spoke to Federation of Early Childcare providers Elaine Dunne Murphy about the upcoming childcare providers protest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Thursday afternoon, Niall Boylan on Classic Hits spoke to Federation of Early Childcare providers Elaine Dunne Murphy about the upcoming childcare providers protest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.