There has been substantial national and local media coverage generated by our current campaign highlighting the escalating crisis in childminding.
Following our recent press release “Major childcare crisis imminent as childminders shut up shop”, the issue has gained momentum across print, radio and online media. This proves what a critical service childminding is for Irish families.
To recap, you can view the full press release here.
There are links below to a selection of the articles and podcasts, which you can explore.
National Press Coverage
- Irish Times – featuring Mairéad Hurley, Childminding Ireland, and childminder Margaret Donohoe.
- Irish Independent – Bernadette Orbinski Burke, Childminding Ireland is interviewed.
- The Sun – quoting Bernadette.
Local Press
- Limerick Post – Childminder Charmaine Parnaby is interviewed, and Bernadette Orbinski Burke also features.
- Meath Chronicle – Bernadette Orbinski Burke and a Meath childminder are interviewed.
- Connaught Telegraph / Mayo – commentary from Aontu referencing our press release.
Further articles are expected shortly in The Kerryman and Sligo Weekender.
Radio Coverage
National Radio
Local Radio
- Shannonside – Childminder Diane Stewart and Bernadette Orbinski Burke, Childminding Ireland talk to Joe Finnegan.
- Dundalk FM – Childminder Leigh Ann Gilmore was on Dundalk FM.
- KFM – Childminder Margaret Donohoe is featured.
- Cork 96FM – Childminder Norma Walsh chats to PJ Coogan.
Bernadette has also been interviewed on OceanFM, CRCFM, SouthEastFM, MidWestFM, and Connemara Community Radio in recent weeks.
This level of coverage reflects the seriousness and urgency of the situation and the need for meaningful engagement with the childminding sector. Thank you for your continued support as we work to ensure the voices of childminders are heard.