Jennifer Murnane O'Connor

That the committee would recommend the development of a new national action plan to end child poverty with supporting actions across government departments

To share our analysis and our members' concerns about the proposed new Core Funding contract including: focussing on quality for children; the impact of increasing inflation, staffing and other concerns raised by smaller settings; the proposed Joint Labour Committee/ERO; Future…

Improvements in supports and services for one parent families in the areas of childcare, income and employment, housing and Covid-19 supports.

To advocate for equity of access to education as the key to tackling inter-generational child poverty. Equity meaning that those who are furthest behind should be in a position to access high-quality education, from the early years to lifelong learning and development.::To…

Increase public investment in Early Years to improve pay and conditions

Raise concerns about elements of the core funding

To highlight the issue and positively influence policy to protect them.

Increase national recognition of the rights of children with a family member in prison::Advocate for the establishment of national support services for children and families with a family member in prison::Improve prison visiting procedures and conditions for children and…

To inform members of the Joint Oireachtas Commitee on Children of our position on the Plan

To raise awareness and positively impact policy decisions concerning childminding

Reopening of the early learning and child care sector in Ireland

Amend the Parent’s Leave and Benefit Act as matter of priority and provide same level of support for lone parents

Increased funding at a local and national level for Scouting Ireland and all its membership so as to ensure the existence of Scouting across all constituencies.

Retention of the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme for settings until the end of 2021

Promotion of the findings of the Barometer, showing public support for the sector