We are over a week on since the Virtual Day of Action by members of the childcare sector and over a year on from the largest protest by the sector in order to secure better funding and respect for the profession.
But, what has changed ?
A recent study found that the public are more supportive now than ever before of those working in the childcare sector and want to see the profession recognised and properly funded.
Sheila Naughton spoke to Denise McCormilla the CEO of the National Childhood Network based in Monaghan, about the situation and what this recent report says about changing attitudes: