Government to buy buildings around country to turn into state-led childcare servicesUp to 40,000 children waiting as Government plans major expansion of childcare servicesFocus on large-scale services with an average of 100 places for children aged one to threeState will tender for operators to run the facilities, with both new and existing providers eligibleState to buy buildings around country to turn into state-led childcare servicesTabitha Monahan Today at 06:30The Government is moving to advance plans to purchase buildings nationwide for the development of state-led childcare facilities, with proposals expected to be delivered in the new year.

Source: Irish Independent December 27, 2025 11:09 UTC