# childminders

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2023

# childminders

Children’s Minister to seek approval to alter legal status of childminders

The move would allow parents to qualify for the National Childcare Scheme if they have a registered childminder.

12.1k

Jan 31st 2023, 8:12 AM

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# budget 2019

Proposals to give parents a tax credit for directly employing childminders in their own home

Many people currently pay cash to their childminder, but this new measure would ensure these minders receive the benefits of any employee.

22.4k

Jan 2nd 2018, 8:20 AM

# budget2017

Giving parents a tax credit for childcare would have cost nearly €600m

Finance Minister Michael Noonan said providing tax credits for paid child care would fail an equity test.

13.9k

Oct 17th 2016, 6:05 AM

# Childcare

Zappone exploring ways to bring unregistered childminders into new subsidy fold

Zappone said she met members from the childcare sector yesterday morning where the issue was raised.

12.0k

Oct 13th 2016, 1:58 PM

# childminders

Upgrades to childcare facilities on the way under €2.5m investment fund

A further €500,000 will go towards parent and toddler groups and childminders.

8.9k

Apr 4th 2014, 6:57 PM

# Childminding

Reduced hours and more vacancies are 'worrying' for childminders

A survey has found that the number of childminders working for 40 hours or more per week has reduced as National Childminding Week was launched at the weekend.

3.0k

Apr 23rd 2012, 12:15 PM

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Recession leads to parents reducing childminding hours

Survey by Childminding Ireland shows that childminders are being paid similar wages but hours have been reduced.

1.4k

Apr 12th 2011, 12:55 PM