Scheme to help children with disabilities enter childcare to be expanded

More than €1.5m is to be invested in a scheme which helps children with disabilities enter childcare.

The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs is announcing the expansion of the Access Inclusion Model today which ensures children with disabilities can fully participate in the free pre-school years.

Some 18 new posts are to be created to offer help and support to children, parents and childcare providers.

Minister Katherine Zappone says the scheme is hugely beneficial for children with disabilities.

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