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First 5 Ireland@First5_Ireland
Oct 21
Budget 2027: Overview and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Parents and Guardians

Are you a parent or guardian looking for additional information on the Budget 2027?
Photograph shows a smiling woman reading a book to a little girl. The text reads, "Budget 2027: Overview and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Parents and Guardians". Below the photograph shows the logos for First 5 Ireland and the Department of Children, Disability and Equality.
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Department of Children, Disability and Equality
@DeptCDE
Nov 3
Minister for Children, Disability and Equality @NormaFoleyTD1 has welcomed Government approval to ratify the Second Optional Protocol on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Graphic card overlaid with a quote icon and the logo of the Department of Children, Disability and Equality. White text on teal background reads: "Government approval to ratify the Second Optional Protocol represents another important milestone in Ireland's implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Ratification demonstrates our commitment to ensuring that children's rights are protected, respected, and promoted and will further strengthen Ireland's contribution to international efforts in this regard." Text underneath attributes the quote to: "Norma Foley, Minister for Children, Disability and Equality."
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First 5 Ireland@First5_Ireland
Nov 5
Did you know the National Childcare Scheme (NCS) can help make quality early learning and childcare more affordable?

Whether you’re returning to work, studying or balancing family life, a subsidy may be available to you!
Photograph shows a group of young children and their teacher sitting at a desk. The children are playing with rice on plastic plates with a spoon. The text reads, "Did you know the National Childcare Scheme (NCS) can help make quality early learning and childcare more affordable?" Below the photograph shows a yellow textbox with the logos for First 5 Ireland, the Government of Ireland, and the National Childcare Scheme.
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First 5 Ireland@First5_Ireland
Nov 5
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An raibh a fhios agat go bhféadfeadh an Scéim Náisiúnta Cúraim Leanaí (SNCL) luathfhoghlaim ardchaideánach agus cúram leanaí a dhéanamh níos inacmhainne?
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First 5 Ireland@First5_Ireland
Nov 5
Replying to @First5_Ireland
Cé acu a bhfuil tú ag filleadh ar obair, ag déanamh stáidéir, nó ag cothromú saoil teaghlaigh, seans go bhfuil fóirdheontas ar fáil duit!

Faigh amach cén sórt tacaíocht a bheifeá incháilithe dí agus déan iarratas inniu ar ncs.gov.ie.
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First 5 Ireland@First5_Ireland
Oct 27
Reminder: Tusla-Registered Childminders can now offer the National Childcare Scheme (NCS)!

You can use your NCS subsidy with any participating Tusla registered childcare service – including childminders!
Photograph shows a young child writing in a notebook at her desk. The child's teacher is sitting next to her, observing her work. The text reads, "Reminder: Tusla-Registered Childminders can now offer the National Childcare Scheme (NCS)!" Below the photograph shows a yellow textbox with the logos for First 5 Ireland, the Government of Ireland, and the National Childcare Scheme.
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First 5 Ireland@First5_Ireland
Oct 27
Replying to @First5_Ireland
Meabhrúchán: Feighlithe leanaí atá cláraithe le Tusla an Scéim Náisiúnta Cúraim Leanaí (SNCL) a thairiscint anois!

Is féidir leat d'fhóirdheontas a úsáid le haon soláthraí cúraim leanaí atá rannpháirteach, feighlithe leanaí san áireamh, atá cláraithe le Tusla.
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First 5 Ireland@First5_Ireland
Oct 27
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Tá liosta iomlán de sholáthraithe seirbhíse cúraim leanaí SNCL ar fail anseo: ncs.gov.ie/childcare-sear…
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First 5 Ireland retweeted
Department of Children, Disability and Equality
@DeptCDE
Oct 20
Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley is encouraging families and communities everywhere to take a moment this week to celebrate the childminders who mean so much to them.
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First 5 Ireland retweeted
Department of Children, Disability and Equality
@DeptCDE
Oct 22
Deadline extended to Monday 9 November!

We’re inviting children aged 4-15 to show us their creativity through an artwork sharing their vision of an “Ireland of the Future”.
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First 5 Ireland retweeted
Met Éireann
@MetEireann
Oct 23
⚠️Weather warnings issued for Sat Oct 24th into Sun 25th⚠️

‼️A combination of wind & rain warnings will come into effect for S, W & NW counties from the early hours of tomorrow (Saturday) morning, due to conditions associated with #StormBoelo

ℹ️met.ie/warnings/tomor…
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First 5 Ireland@First5_Ireland
Oct 21
Replying to @First5_Ireland
The Department of Children, Disability and Equality have put together a list of FAQs with additional information on the impacts of Budget 2027 on the Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare sector.

For more information, visit: assets.gov.ie/static/documen…
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First 5 Ireland@First5_Ireland
Oct 21
Did you know? You can claim additional hours of National Childcare Scheme (NCS) subsidy during the mid-term break?

You can claim the maximum weekly hours (i.e., up to 20 hours or up to 45 hours) awarded to you for any days your school is closed.
Photograph shows two smiling children sitting at a table. The child on the left is wearing a firefighter costume and the child on the right is wearing a dinosaur costume. The text reads, "Did you know? You can claim additional hours of National Childcare Scheme (NCS) subsidy during the mid-term break?" Below the photograph shows a yellow textbox with the logos for First 5 Ireland, the Government of Ireland, and the National Childcare Scheme.
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First 5 Ireland@First5_Ireland
Oct 21
Replying to @First5_Ireland
Áirítear anseo tréimhsí dúnta amhail laethanta saoire scoile nó briseadh lár téarma, chomh maith le haon lá a mbíonn scoileanna aonair dúnta.
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First 5 Ireland@First5_Ireland
Oct 21
Replying to @First5_Ireland
Le tuilleadh eolais , féach ar 'Cén chaoi lenar féidir liom mo dhámhachtain faoin SNCL a úsáid?' inár gCeisteanna Coitianta: ncs.gov.ie/ie/faqs/

#NCS #NationalChildcareScheme #ScéimeNáisiúntaCúraimLeanaí #First5Ireland #Childcare
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