Small childcare providers could be in line for a fresh bailout from the Government if research bears out their contention that a new funding model for the sector has left them struggling financially
However, in a communique sent to providers last week, the Department said that in recognition of the points raised by the protesters and the concerns expressed, an independent review of the finances of these services will be commissioned and completed in the first quarter of next year.
However, they were warned: “The minister is clear that, in order for any allocation of taxpayer funding to take place, evidence must be gathered to support it.”
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