About Us

Introduction
Mission Statement
Organisation Objectives
- To establish a credible childcare committee
- To support the development of childcare in Cork City
- To support the development of partnerships to develop childcare initiatives
- To support the development of capacity of all childcare service providers
- To support the involvement of all interested stakeholders in the future development of the childcare sector in Cork City.

Aims
- To contribute to meaningful enhancement and increases in Childcare supply and provision in Cork City
- To contribute to enhancement of information base in relation to National Childcare Data
- To establish networks and partnerships which progress the childcare agenda
- To interact appropriately with Cork County Childcare Committee and other committees with a view to enhancing and promoting childcare in Ireland
- To adopt complementary approach to other providers in the city to use resources to their optimum
- To establish and maintain links with the appropriate city and county structures
- To review and evaluate progress against stated objectives.
Financial Information
Tina Hayes
Childcare Co-Ordinator
Tina has overall responsibility for the work of the company. Tina’s primary role is to develop and drive through the strategic goals of the company.
Lisa Honohan
Finance Officer
Lisa works part time to assist childcare groups to develop capacity in financial reporting, taxation and human resource systems. All the finance tasks are the responsibility of Lisa.
Leanne Twomey
Development Officer
Area
Cork City South West
Parent &Toddler Groups
Networks
South Lee Private Network
Michelle Lynch
Development Officer
Area
Cork City Northwest
Networks
North West Community Network
Ballyphehane Togher Network
Deirdre Cotter
Development Officer
Area
Cork City Chain Service
Networks
LINC Network
Christine Murray
Development Officer
Area
Cork City South East
Ukrainian Response Officer
Networks
Mahon Network
Gráinne Hayes
Development Officer
Area
Cork City North East
Networks
Mayfield Glen Glanmire Network
North Lee Private Network
Cork City Childcare Information
Jenny O’Driscoll
Administrator
Jenny is responsible for the day to day running of Cork City Childcare Offices
The Committee
Marian Quinn
Chairperson / Director
Eileen Wedel
Sectary / Director
Eibhlin Mhic Pharthaláin
Director
Johanna Forde
Director
Advisors
Representing
Sarah O’ Gorman
Barnardos



