Early Childhood Ireland recently released the 2022 Childcare Barometer. This is the 5th Barometer published by Early Childhood Ireland. In this special edition episode of Early Childhood Ireland's podcast, Frances Byrne, Director of Policy, Advocacy and Campaigning discusses key findings from this years research, identifies keys trend over the past 5 years and as today is International Women's Day she outlines the implications for the mainly female workforce.