Submissions
Report to European Commission: Childcare in Ireland - Nov 2015 
Start Strong recently made a submission to the European Commission, outlining Ireland's progress in relation to the Country Specific Recommendation on Childcare. Read more
Submission on National Skills Strategy - Nov 2015
Start Strong recently made a submission to the Department of Education and Skills in relation to the development of a new National Skills Strategy to 2025. Read more
Start Strong Analysis of Budget 2016 - Oct 2015
In Start Strong's Analysis of Budget 2016 we welcome significant steps made in the development of early care and education in Ireland. Such measures now must be built upon in the coming years to ensure the best possible start in life for all young children. Read more
Pre-Budget Submission - July 2015
Our Pre-Budget Submission for Budget 2016 includes practical recommendations on how the Government should use the upcoming Budget to deliver quality, affordable childcare. Read more
Start Strong Submission on Education-focused Inspections - June 2015
Start Strong welcomes the increased involvement by the Department of Education and Skills in early care and education, and the decision to introduce "Early Years Education-focused Inspections". However, we have a number of concerns about current plans. 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…