Overview
- A number of early years services were told not to open this morning after failing to complete registration renewals, with earlier figures showing 17 providers had outstanding issues.
- Tusla says services cannot operate without up-to-date registration, which early years providers must renew every three years to remain compliant.
- The incomplete paperwork mainly involves garda vetting, with FECP noting some cases also relate to fire and safety documentation.
- Tusla set up a dedicated helpline and worked through the weekend to process submissions and said it is working with affected providers to resolve cases quickly.
- FECP called the closures detrimental for families, sought a grace period and an emergency meeting with authorities, and said the exact number of closures today may be fewer than 17.