For the first time in history, Ireland has introduced pay scales for its early learning and childcare workers.
Ireland’s minister of state for business, employment and retail Damien English has accepted proposals for Employment Regulation Orders for the early years sector.
As of today (15 September), those working in the early years services sector will receive new minimum hourly rates of pay. Under the move, which is supported through the government’s €221m Core Funding Scheme, more than 70 per cent of staff will receive a pay increase.
