A new survey shows that almost four in ten childcare workers are looking to leave the industry.
A survey of nearly 2,000 managers and staff in the early years sector cites low pay as the main reason for people leaving.
Two in three managers and owners say issues with recruitment will impact the quality of services.
Darragh O’Connor is the head of strategic organising with SIPTU, who carried out the survey, says quality of care could be undermined because of a lack of staff:
