Recent submissions
Submission on the review of child income supports (March 2010) 
Start Strong's submission to the Department of Social and Family Affairs on the review of child income supports. Read more
Start Strong's analysis of Budget 2010 (December 2009)
Start Strong's analysis of Budget 2010. Read more
Pre-budget submission (November 2009)
Start Strong's recommendations to the Government in advance of Budget 2010. Read more
Submission on a Workforce Development Plan (September 2009)
Start Strong’s recommendations on what should be included in the forthcoming Workforce Development Plan for the early childhood care and education sector. Read more
Publications
Planning for the Early Years
Why Ireland needs a focused and ambitious plan for the long-term development of early childhood education and care. Read more
Children 2020: Giving children a strong start in life
Explains why Ireland needs a national, 10-year plan for early childhood, and sets out the priorities that Start Strong believes should be central to the plan. Read more
Why early care and education?
Summarises the evidence on why quality care and education for young children is good for children, for the economy and for society. Read more
The foundations of growth – investing in the next generation
Explains the economic benefits of investing in young children. Read more
Archives
Budget Analysis (April 2009)
Start Strong (ICPN) welcomed the Government’s announcement in the April Supplementary Budget that it was introducing a Free Pre-School Year. Read more
Pre-Budget Analysis (April 2009)
Start Strong’s (ICPN) recommendations to the Government in advance of the April Supplementary Budget. Read more