'Investment needed' in childcare says Cavan creche owner. Local childcare provider Paula Donohoe says the numbers may be misleading as many children are on several lists, and worries its scaring parents.
However, she says poor funding has forced some crèches to close rooms because they cannot hire enough staff.
Paula, owner of Clever Cloggs agrees there is a need for more investment; so no child misses out on early education.
Speaking to Northern Sound she outlined why investment in the sector is important.