Publications
The economics of children's early years 
'The Economics of Children's Early Years - Early Care and Education in Ireland: Costs and Benefits', published in December 2011, gives an overview of recent research on the economics of children's early care and education. It demonstrates the compelling economic case for Government investment in children's early years. Read more
Children 2020: Cost-Benefit Analysis
Following publication of our report Children 2020: Planning Now, For the Future, we asked Goodbody Economic Consultants to carry out a cost-benefit analysis of the proposals contained in the Children 2020 report and to estimate the potential returns to investment in the Irish context. Read more
If I Had A Magic Wand
View our latest Publication, 'If I Had A Magic Wand - Young Children's Visions and Ideas for Early Care and Education Services', in a special PDF Flip-Book. Read more
Children 2020: Planning Now, for the Future
Children 2020: Planning Now, for the Future - full report. Read more
Children 2020: Planning Now, for the Future - summary report
Children 2020: Planning Now for the Future - summary report. Read more
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
