Two years of childcare should be legal right, O’Gorman says

The video discusses the progress made in early years care and education in Ireland, highlighting past reforms and investments. It sets out three key goals for the next five years: establishing a legal right to two years of ECCE, increasing state involvement in childcare services, and improving pay for childcare professionals. The speaker emphasizes the need for continued investment, aiming to align with European standards by 2025. The Green Party's commitment to these goals is also discussed, with plans to detail them in their manifesto for the upcoming general election.

What has been a significant focus of past reforms in early years care in Ireland?

• Eliminating ECCE programs

• Decreasing investment in the sector

• Improving early years care and education

• Reducing the number of childcare facilities

What is one of the key measures proposed for the future of early years education in Ireland?

• Decreasing salaries for childcare professionals

• Establishing a legal right to two years of ECCE

• Abolishing ECCE programs

• Reducing state involvement in childcare

Why does the speaker believe the state should play a greater role in childcare services?

• To reduce the number of childcare providers

• To focus on areas with low capacity

• To eliminate private childcare services

• To increase the cost of childcare

What is the speaker's commitment regarding investment in childcare by 2025?

• To maintain the current level of investment

• To double the investment to over €1.2 billion

• To eliminate all investment in childcare

• To reduce investment to €500 million

What political party is committed to the outlined measures for early years education?

• The Social Democratic Party

• The Conservative Party

• The Labour Party

• The Green Party