The Latest Breaking News from Roderic OGorman

There are concerns that certain far-right groups have seized upon locals' concerns to further their own agenda

A number of demonstrations took place over concerns surrounding the arrival of asylum seekers

'While there is no limit on the amount of compassion that Irish people have, there is a limit to capacity'

The Department of Children has been told that costs remain inaccessible across a wide-range of children’s age groups

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