Roderic O’Gorman, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth announced a 90% increase in the number of children who benefitted from a National Childcare Scheme (NCS) subsidy within the first six months of 2023 compared to the previous year. Within the first half of 2023, a total of 134,580 children availed of supports under […]
The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has published a new Growing Up In Ireland ‘Key Findings’ report on the lives of 13 year olds. The report examines how they are faring in important areas of their lives; such as education, physical health, socio emotional wellbeing, pastimes and family circumstances. It also looks […]