Over €300,000 approved for extension to childcare centre in Laois

A SUM of €309,475 has been approved for a childcare centre in Portlaoise which will allow for an additional 42 places for children.

Laois TD Sean Fleming said the Government has approved the funding to provide an extra 42 places for children at the Birchgrove Childcare Centre that is located in the Respond Housing Estate in Portlaoise.

“This is welcome news,” said Deputy Fleming. “It is or an extension to their existing facilities for community early learning and childcare services.

“This is an excellent facility in Portlaoise and due to the growing population of the town the demand for their services is increasing.” 

He said the centre “provides quality after school services for children from four to 12 years of age. I want to acknowledge the work of Laois Partnership Company and Laois County Childcare Committee for their ongoing work in supporting much needed childcare facilities in Laois.” 

The Castletown based TD said that prior to the announcement a proposed comprehensive construction plan was part of the application. T Office of Public Works reviewed the plans and Pobal confirmed the need for the additional places.