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NO KIDDING: Are au pairs being exploited by Irish households?
Ireland
There are an estimated 15,000 childminders working in Ireland but despite widespread exploitation being highlighted within the sector a number of years ago, issues for au pairs continue to surface.
0 Backers raised €0 of €2800
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NEXT OF KIN: Is the State failing to support older people providing full time care for their grandkids?
Ireland
Under Irish law, grandparents may foster their grandkids where parents are unable to provide an appropriate level of care.
3 Backers raised €100 of €3490
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CHILDCARE CROSSROADS: How do we construct a childcare system in post-pandemic Ireland that works for everyone?
Ireland
Childcare provision was one of the sectors almost immediately thrown into crisis by the Covid outbreak - but its challenges have been apparent for some years now.
30 Backers raised €615 of €1180
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ASSESSING AUTISM: Why is the wait time for ASD assessments over a year longer than legally required?
Ireland
Research shows that early diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) leading to early interventions and treatment can have major long-term positive effects on symptoms and later skills.
22 Backers raised €525 of €2100
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FOLLOWING THE HERD: Why are Meningitis C vaccination rates so far behind target in parts of Ireland?
National
For many parents, the word meningitis is enough to send shivers down their spine.
2 Backers raised €353 of €350
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LATE INTERVENTION: Why does it take over two years to get early intervention appointments for some children?
Ireland
Across the country, there are thousands of young children in need of early intervention.
9 Backers raised €1100 of €1100
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