An employers’ body – the Federation of Early Childcare Providers – has called a three-day ‘strike’ in the childcare sector.  They are closing down creches and early years’ services over…

Education is vital to people’s personal development and life chances, to economic growth and productivity, to social prosperity and equality.  But you wouldn’t think so when listening to pre-budget debates. …

The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council is warning against over-spending in this year’s budget – over-spending relative to the 5 percent spending rule.  It could undermine confidence in Ireland’s public finances,…