Please see links below to the press release on the recent publication by Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley of the two new action plans for the early learning and care and school-age childcare sector.
The ‘Shaping the Future: Early Years Action Plan’ commits to actions in 2026 to make services more affordable, accessible and improve quality.
The ‘Simplify and Support: Action Plan for Simplification’ will streamline administration and regulation, helping providers, educators, practitioners and parents navigate the system more easily.
Minister Foley Publishes Two New Action Plans for the Early Learning and Care and School-age Childcare Sector
- Category: Featured News
- January 5, 2026
- Posted by: Noeleen Killen
