Reports & Publications
General Election 2016: Manifesto Analysis - February 2016 
Read Start Strong's analysis of the #EarlyYears commitments made in the election manifestos published in advance of #GE16. Read more
A Plan to end poverty among children and young people - December 2015
'A Plan to end poverty among children and young people – a detailed analysis of the issues' and one page summary by Start Strong, the Children’s Rights Alliance and the National Youth Council of Ireland. Read more
Family Leave Infographic - June 2015
Research shows children do best when cared for at home for at least the first year. But, as this infographic shows, our current family leave policies don't support this. Read more
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'Childcare': Business or Profession? - April 2015
Early years services need to be seen as providing a public service, not as private businesses, according to the latest report from Start Strong 'Childcare': Business or Profession? Read more
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Families and Work: A Chance for Change - September 2014
A briefing note on Family leave, jointly published by Start Strong, the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) and the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI). Read more
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Video, 30/05/2016: Farewell and thank you message from CEO of Start Strong, Ciairín de Buis
CEO of Start Strong, Ciairín de…
Press release, 29/05/2016: Strong closes down after seven years campaigning for quality, affordable childcare
Start Strong, the campaigning organisation for…
Press Release, 10/3/2016: Call for early years to be ‘top’ priority in new Programme for Government
Start Strong is calling for early…
Press Release, 24/02/2016: Business and workers groups back voting for early years this Friday
Chambers Ireland and the Irish Congress…