The Latest Breaking News from Roderic OGorman

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said that no community can have a “veto” on who moves into a community following protests in East Wall over the arrival of asylum seekers.

A number of protests have been held in the community over the arrival of 380 international protection seekers in the community

Mr. O'Gorman has said he hopes to include childminders in the National Childcare Scheme from next year - meaning more families could avail of the reduction.

Workers affected by domestic violence will be entitled to five days of paid leave per year under the new scheme

The Government pumped €220million into the sector last year that delivered a fees freeze when creches signed up for extra supports to pay for staff and better facilities by promising they wouldn’t increase their rates.

Roderic O’Gorman said that Together for Better will provide a 'sound framework' to improve the quality and affordability of childcare, and pay and conditions for workers

The Government is considering a range of new measures aimed at tackling rising inflation in the hopes of bringing some relief to those currently struggling

Parents across the country have been struggling with rising energy, grocery and childcare bills over the past year and will be hoping the Budget will provide them with some relief

The call from the Government is said to have come at 'a difficult time for the association'