爱尔兰托儿所因资金纠纷将关闭,理由是未兑现承诺将托儿费用限制在每月200欧元。
Irish creches to shut down over funding dispute, citing unmet promise to limit childcare to €200/month.
爱尔兰托儿所正准备关闭,以抗议政府资金不足,151个中心退出了州的托儿计划。
Irish creches are preparing to shut down in protest over inadequate government funding, with 151 centers withdrawing from the state’s childcare scheme.
运营商表示,当前的资金模式不可持续,并指责政府未能兑现选前承诺,即每个孩子每月托儿费用限制在200欧元。
Operators say the current funding model is unsustainable and blame the government for failing to deliver on its pre-election promise to cap childcare at €200 per month per child.
对近500个提供者的调查发现,98%的人支持集体行动,并警告说,如果不进行改革,每个儿童每月的收费可能达到近1 400欧元。
A survey of nearly 500 providers found 98% support collective action, warning that without reform, monthly fees could reach nearly €1,400 per child.
由于援助方敦促立即进行干预,防止大范围关闭,因此计划进行进一步讨论。
Further discussions are planned as providers urge immediate intervention to prevent widespread closures.