The Federation of Early Childhood Providers has said that a ‘significant’ number of providers will close their doors and go on a three-day strike later this month.

A representative body for providers has said that the rising number of childcare providers closing their doors could lead to the State being unable to cater for the number of children requiring childcare,

To discuss, Anton is joined by Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth of Ireland, Roderic O'Gorman.