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Galway creche and pre-school workers join 10,000 in lunchtime march to Dáil

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Galway creche and pre-school workers join 10,000 in lunchtime march to Dáil

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Early years educators, providers and parents from across Galway city and county are joining around 10 thousand people this lunchtime in a march through Dublin's city centre against standards in the childcare sector.

More than 1,700 childcare facilities nationwide, including daycare and pre-school services, are closed around the country as part of the action.

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Buses of local parents and providers left locations across Galway city and county this morning in a bid to show support.

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The Early Years Alliance argues that despite qualifications, pre-school educators earn just €11.45 on average per hour and the majority are struggling to make ends meet.

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