€18 Million Capital Grant Announced for the Early Learning and Childcare Sector

The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has announced an €18 million capital grant for the Early Learning and Childcare sector. The Building Blocks Capacity Expansion Grant Scheme is set to deliver thousands of Early Learning and Childcare places. Using the latest census data, including commuting patterns, the Scheme aims to identify areas of undersupply across the country.

The full press release can be read on the Department’s website here.