IrishJobs.ie Launches Childcare Survey During National Parenting Week

IrishJobs.ie today launches its first annual Childcare Survey to mark National Parenting Week. Participants in the survey can enter into a draw to win a yearís childcare fees to the value of Ä10,000. It is hoped that the survey will represent the definitive opinion of parents on the broad issue of childcare, as a public policy issue, a social issue and more importantly a personal one.

Valerie Sorohan, Marketing Manager, IrishJobs.ie, ìParents and carers greatly influence our childrenís development as we are well aware. In addition to the quality of childcare services, the parentís quality of life and satisfaction with their situation is vital.íí

She continued, îAs market leader in the recruitment industry, IrishJobs.ie is in a valuable communications position with over 330,000 jobseekers visiting the website every month. We have an interest in the pressing issues affecting all jobseekers in both the workplace and socially. The area of childcare is a complex one, affecting people on a practical and emotive level. We are delighted to offer the winning participant a yearís childcare fees to the value of Ä10,000. We simply ask that they voice their opinions and concerns on childcare issues by logging onto IrishJobs.ie and taking part in our survey. This survey is open to all parents.íí

Questions on the IrishJobs.ie Childcare Survey include:

Is the cost of childcare putting you under financial strain each month? Is the Government doing enough when it comes to childcare? Are you confident that your childcare provisions are beneficial to your children?

How does your quality of life compare with your mother or fatherís? What factors contribute to this?

And if you were appointed Taoiseach tomorrow what would be the first thing you would change (with regards to childcare)?

Survey results and the winning parent will be announced before year end.