Minister Zappone launches First 5, A Whole-of-Government Strategy for Babies, Young Children and their Families

The Government has unveiled ‘First 5’, Ireland’s first ever cross-Departmental strategy to support babies, young children and their families.

The Strategy was jointly launched by the Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr. Katherine Zappone, Minister for Health, Simon Harris, and Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills, Mary Mitchell O’Connor.

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