Elaine Dunne
Elaine Dunne is the chairwoman of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers in Ireland, advocating for the interests of childcare services. Recently, she has been vocal about the challenges faced by childcare centres due to the government's core funding model, which many providers, including Once Upon a Time, have deemed financially unsustainable. Dunne emphasizes the urgent need for reform in the sector to ensure that childcare providers can continue to operate effectively and support staff wages while delivering quality care.
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Elaine Dunne disagrees with the notion that childcare workers are overqualified, emphasizing the importance of training.
RTÉ’s Claire Byrne asks a question that dispels any trace of carefree holiday vibes – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-08-29
Elaine Dunne, chairwoman of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers, said she is aware of many centres across the country that will probably withdraw from the scheme in the coming weeks.
Parents face fee rise after Dublin childcare provider pulls out of ‘deeply flawed’ core funding model – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-31