14th May 2020 The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone has announced, with regret, that the Temporary Childcare Scheme for Essential Health Workers will not proceed on the 18 May as planned. The Minister noted that the challenge of introducing childcare provision at this time is a …

The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone, has announced new emergency measures to support essential health workers who are having difficulty meeting their childcare needs. This forms part of Phase 1 of the Government’s Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business. Further information regarding the Temporary Childcare Scheme …