First 5 Ireland · Oct 21, 2026 · 12:47 PM UTC

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First 5 Ireland@First5_IrelandOct 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?

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The text reads, "Budget 2027: Overview and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Parents and Guardians".

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ALT 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.

Department of Children, Disability and Equality · Oct 20, 2026 · 1:31 PM UTC

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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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Department of Children, Disability and Equality · Oct 22, 2026 · 2:54 PM UTC

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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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Met Éireann · Oct 23, 2026 · 9:56 AM UTC

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⚠️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/tomorrow

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First 5 Ireland · Oct 21, 2026 · 12:47 PM UTC

First 5 Ireland@First5_IrelandOct 21

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 · Oct 21, 2026 · 11:12 AM UTC

First 5 Ireland@First5_IrelandOct 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.

ALT 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 · Oct 21, 2026 · 11:12 AM UTC

First 5 Ireland@First5_IrelandOct 21

Áirítear anseo tréimhsí dúnta amhail laethanta saoire scoile nó briseadh lár téarma, chomh maith le haon lá a mbíonn scoileanna aonair dúnta.

First 5 Ireland · Oct 21, 2026 · 11:12 AM UTC

First 5 Ireland@First5_IrelandOct 21

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

First 5 Ireland · Oct 13, 2026 · 8:28 AM UTC

First 5 Ireland@First5_IrelandOct 13

Looking for practical ways to support early mathematical learning? To celebrate Maths Week 2026, the National Síolta Aistear Initiative is hosting a webinar that explores key early maths concepts and how maths-rich environments can foster children's mathematical thinking...

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First 5 Ireland · Oct 13, 2026 · 8:28 AM UTC

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timpeallachtaí atá saibhir i ndeiseanna matamaitice tacú le smaointeoireacht, iniúchadh agus foghlaim mhatamaiticiúil leanaí trí shúgradh. Beidh an seimineár gréasáin ar súil i mBéarla ar Dé Céadaoin, 14 Deireadh Fómhair agus as Gaeilge ar Déardaoin, 15 Deireadh Fómhair

First 5 Ireland · Oct 13, 2026 · 8:28 AM UTC

First 5 Ireland@First5_IrelandOct 13

ag 2.00i.n. Thuig leat tuilleadh eolais a fháil anseo: National Síolta Aistear Initiative: betterstart.ie/training-even… #MathsWeek2026 #EarlyLearning #MathsThroughPlay #PlayBasedLearning

First 5 Ireland · Oct 13, 2026 · 8:21 AM UTC

First 5 Ireland@First5_IrelandOct 13

School may finish in the afternoon but for many families, the day is far from over! If you’re using an after-school childcare service, the National Childcare Scheme (NCS) can help reduce the cost of registered childcare, making it easier to balance work, study and family life.

Photograph shows a smiling early years educator, sitting at a table, teaching her young students how to paint with their hands. The text reads, "This October, check what supports are available to you and your family through www.ncs.gov.ie and apply today!".

Below the photograph shows a yellow textbox with the logos for First 5 Ireland, the Government of Ireland, and the National Childcare Scheme.

ALT Photograph shows a smiling early years educator, sitting at a table, teaching her young students how to paint with their hands. The text reads, "This October, check what supports are available to you and your family through www.ncs.gov.ie and apply today!". 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 · Oct 13, 2026 · 8:21 AM UTC

First 5 Ireland@First5_IrelandOct 13

Má tá tú ag baint úsáid as seirbhís cúraim iarscoile leanaí, is féidir leis an Scéim Náisiúnta Cúraim Leanaí (SNCL) cabhrú chun costas cúraim leanaí cláraithe a leighdú, ag éascú cothromaíocht oibre, staidéir, agus saoil teaghlaigh.

First 5 Ireland · Oct 13, 2026 · 8:21 AM UTC

First 5 Ireland@First5_IrelandOct 13

Déan seiceáil an Deireadh Fómhair seo ar cén sórt tacaíochtaí atá ar fáil duit agus do do theaghlach trí ncs.gov.ie agus déan iarratas inniu! #NCS #NationalChildcareScheme #ScéimeNáisiúntaCúraimLeanaí #First5Ireland #Childcare