HSE Must Step in to Save Childcare Facility

HSE Must Step in to Save Childcare Facility

Northside Sinn Féin councillors Thomas Gould and Mick Nugent have said the HSE must act immediately to save the Little Steps Creche in Farranree, after it emerged the facility is due to close on 1st July.

They said:

“Little Steps is one of only 8 non-private community childcare facilities in Cork City providing affordable childcare. Without this facility, many parents will struggle to afford childcare and some may be forced to leave the workforce."

“The closure of the facility would also see the loss of 17 jobs at the crèche which is one of the most significant employers in Farranree.”

"The créche has suffered from ongoing financial problems in recent months as a result of cutbacks to community development projects, which have already forced the Farranree Community Development Project to close. The failure of the Fine Gael-Labour government to reverse their predecessors’ cuts to community supports means the responsibility for the closure rests with them.”

“The HSE must now step in to save the facility and secure the future of this vital service.”

For further information or comment phone Cllr Thomas Gould @ 087-3021551 or Cllr Mick Nugent @ 087-6755793