childcare

Judge describes case of minor, one of several currently without special care bed, as ‘absurd’

The words of Australian swimmer Cameron McEvoy are in stark contrast to the vogue for pernicious tradwife influencing

Transparency, planning and consideration are essential for parents who need to remember the focus must be on what works for the children

Early Edition podcast: Today’s top stories from The Irish Times

Alleged incident happened at home for children with intellectual disabilities, operated by Three Steps Ltd, in 2025

Work Q&A: I’m nervous about asking to move part-time, as it might not be looked upon favourably. Are there other options?

Case due to return to court on April 21st

The numbers show pay gaps are lower when the chief executive is a woman. Shame there are so few of them

If your child is on the younger side, September 2026 shouldn’t be the only consideration – September 2036 matters too. Here’s why

Criteria target undersupplied areas and other factors including location, capacity and cost

Families need to put insurance and pension cover in place to make sure illness or death does not create a financial crisis

Conversations to have about money, and saving and investing strategies explained

Rosaria Wada Fulguera Tenorio, who is 4ft 10in, was told her workplace was ‘overstaffed’

Ask the Expert: He is not a great sleeper and wants my attention all day long

Would the prospect of a passive-aggressive letter from a middle-ranking Department of Health bureaucrat get you in the mood?

Television: It’s refreshing that Seoige doesn’t pretend to have all the answers. She’s muddling through like the rest of us

But stakeholders’ group, including Siptu, expresses ‘serious concerns’ at proposed court action

Cracks appearing in the walls of buildings have caused major problems for a number of childcare providers

If the group is successful, it would mean increases to minimum rates would not be binding on operators

We’re continually told we’re facing a demographic crisis, but solving it is not as simple as lying back and thinking of Ireland

Bringing up a baby in your parent’s boxroom is not an attractive idea - but in the long term a mix of social and economic factors are driving fertility lower

Pregnancy over 40 would once have raised an eyebrow, but not any more. For an increasing number of parents, having a child when they are older is no accident

Placement breakdowns, child neglect and children absconding from care remain issues before the courts Child Law Project says

Facilities will be acquired this year and refurbished to be ready to open by end of 2026 or early 2027

Residential Tenancies Board says couple’s personal circumstances ‘cannot be considered by the tribunal’

Tusla says: ‘The regulations are in place to keep young children safe from harm’

Tanya Martin faces five further charges related to the alleged assaults last August

Tusla service opens over weekend to help small number of childcare providers complete registration process

Co Kildare carer’s home evaluated last year for tax levied on business premises

The Outdoor Primary School (TOPS), in Greystones, Co Wicklow, functions outside the Department of Education’s remit, but staff and parents rhapsodise about the benefits of such an education

Some parents say they have no choice, but is working from home with no formal childminding arrangements feasible, or even acceptable?

More formal care associated with less time watching TV or online, says ESRI

Directive circulated last summer stated early years providers liable unless operating on a not for profit basis

Obituary: Her work in favour of the marginalised meant she often clashed with the Catholic Church and drove her to found Focus Ireland

Tanya Martin was granted bail after being charged last month

The terrible recent events left us reeling. But what about all the kids shifted from one placement to another, in Carlow one day and Cork the next, because those are the only beds available?

Tuam Parish says it cannot afford upgrade works at a cost of €1.2 million

Qualified lawyer who is estranged from child’s mother assaulted woman in her workplace

Expert advice on the latest budget measures, from tax and pensions, to inheritance, childcare and more

Cut to exit tax for investors welcomed as small first step to reform of taxation on investments but little cheer on childcare