Overview

The National Childcare Investment Programme (NCIP) 2006 - 2013 announced on 7 December 2005, came into effect on 1 January 2006 and will succeed the existing Equal Opportunities Childcare Programme (EOCP) 2000 - 2006.

The EOCP will continue to be operational in parallel with the New Programme until all applications on hand are processed and commitments are honoured, and the drawdown and verification of existing grant allocations are fully complete. From 1 January 2006, both the NCIP 2006-2013 and the EOCP will be managed by the Childcare Directorate.

Pobal (formerly known as ADM Ltd) will continue to implement the day to day operation of the EOCP as well as taking on this role under the NCIP 2006 - 2013.