Over €1 million allocated to Kerry early learning and childcare services

Over €1 million in funding has been allocated for two early learning and childcare services in Kerry.

Minister for Children and Kerry Fianna Fáil TD Norma Foley announced this funding under the Building Blocks Scheme.

Little Voyagers Childcare in Ardfert will get €750,000 to construct a new building that will provide 39 new early learning and childcare places.

Duagh Childcare has been allocated €335,000 for a new extension to provide 15 new early learning and childcare places.

Minister Norma Foley says this is a significant investment:

The funding announcement has been welcomed by Fine Gael senator Mike Kennelly.