# Elaine Dunne

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Wednesday July 15: Ireland’s Heatwave Response | The Bessborough Planning Row

Ireland’s extended heatwave has raised questions about how prepared the country is for extreme weather, as a hosepipe ban was announced, crèches closed early, roads melted and fires raged in Kerry. The panel also examined the angry exchanges in the Dáil over plans for apartments on part of the form…

Heat to continue with 30C possible

Mark Bowe, Met Éireann followed by Elaine Dunne, Chair of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Call for Air-Con Funding for Creches – July 16th, 2026

Some creches closed early yesterday as temperatures rose above those set out in Tusla regulations. Elaine Dunne, chairperson of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers, says they want government funding for air conditioning.

Government to launch nationwide review of childcare fees

Elaine Dunne, Chair of the Federation of Early Childhood ProvidersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When should children learn about consent?

According to an advocate for victims of sexual violence, children should be taught about consent from preschool age and given the choice of whether they want to hug or have physical contact with someone. Children should be given a choice when it comes to their personal space. For example, if a chil…

Vast majority of childcare providers have waiting lists beyond a year

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Increased childcare subsidies for 47,000 children from today

From today, the threshold for the Income-Assessed subsidies through the National Childcare Scheme has expanded to include families on higher incomes.  The Department of Children has said this will benefit a further 47,000 children in Ireland access childcare.  Elaine Dunne, Chair of the Federation …

Economists perspective on Budget

How can the budget address issues relating to childcare, retirees, hauliers, farmers, the struggling masses and the squeezed middle? We ask economists Niall Conroy, Senior Economist IFAC; Kevin Timoney, Chief Economist at Davy; Dr Emma Howard, Economics Lecturer at TU Dublin.  Cormac is also joined…

2026-10-13 fears Budget childcare plans could force providers out of business, Cork home prices jump €20k in a year, Cork adventurer Daragh Cronin heading back to finish his 2,500km trek to Everest Base Camp, & more...

PJ hears from Michael Collins TD & Elaine Dunne on fears Budget childcare plans could force providers out of business, Cork home prices jump €20k in a year, Cork adventurer Daragh Cronin heading back to finish his 2,500km trek to Everest Base Camp. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac…

Beyond the Budget Spin Ireland’s Childcare System Could Be Collapsing?

Think childcare got cheaper after the budget? PJ Coogan hears from Michael Collins TD leader of Independent Ireland and Elaine Dunne of the Federation of early childcare providers who think 80% of parents won't see savings—and local providers will shut their doors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p…