A new childcare facility has officially opened in Ennis, after receiving more than €350,000 of government funding towards building work.

The Holy Family Childcare Centre in Ennis will provide 67 childcare places on a pre-school, and after school basis.

Welcoming the facility, Clare TD Tony Killeen said: "The commitment of the Holy Family Childcare Centre to high quality childcare is very well established and has been recognised in the substantial grant assistance of €369,440 approved for this facility under the government's childcare programmes."

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He said recent developments concerning the provision of childcare places in Clare reflected the positive impact government spending and support was having in the county.

"Central to the development of childcare in Ireland has been an amazing commitment by a large number of people," he said.

"Throughout the country, people such as those involved in the development of Holy Family Community Childcare Centre Ltd. have come together to develop and operate services which are proving to be a great resource for local people and communities."

"I wish all those involved in this service every success and in particular I congratulate the members of The Holy Family Childcare Centre for their sterling efforts to provide quality childcare in the local community," added the TD.

(PR/JM)