Start Strong in the News
October 22nd 2014: Discussion on the Free Pre-School Year on RTE Radio 1
Discussion on 'Today with Sean O’Rourke' on RTE Radio 1 about the Free Pre-School Year. Read more
Budget 2015 Coverage: 15th October 2014, The Irish Examiner, "Back to Work boost for parents", by Caroline O'Doherty
"A new initiative to help parents on welfare get back to work will make it more financially worthwhile to take up employment by letting them keep some state supports. .. Start Strong, a coalition of groups involved in children’s early care and education, welcomed the initiative, but said a chance… Read more
Budget 2015 Coverage: 15th October 2014, Newstalk Breakfast Show, Report by Shona Murray.
Start Strong's Ciairín de Buis took part in a panel with Shona Murray on Newstalk's Breakfast show, discussing the impact of budget 2015 on women, as well as on children and families. Read more
Sept 30th: RTE Prime Time, What can the Government do to combat crippling childcare costs?
Information and opinion from Start Strong features in the RTE Prime Time programme, 'What can the Government do to combat crippling childcare costs?' Read more
Friday 6th September 2014, The Irish Times - "Minister announces preschool standards review ", by Joe Humphreys
Minister Reilly announces preschool standards review. Read more
Tuesday 26th August 2014, Newstalk Lunchtime Show
Start Strong's Toby Wolfe was on Newstalk Lunchtime talking about quality in preschools and the latest figures on inspection reports. Read more
Monday 25th August 2014, Nursery Times, "Ireland Reforms - Progress is slow for Ireland's childcare sector ", by Katy Norton
Ireland Reforms - Progress is slow for Ireland's childcare sector, writes Katy Norton. Read more
Monday 25th August, Red FM Cork News Bulletin
Start Strong's Toby Wolfe on Red FM Cork News Bulletin, regarding the level of pre-school inspections. No link available. Read more
Friday 15th August 2014, The Irish Examiner, "Poor quality Creche care is still a problem"
Poor quality creche care is still a problem. Read more
Friday 15th August, Metro Herald, "Creche standards still not being met, says childcare coalition"
Creche standards still not being met, says childcare coalition. Read more