Leigh Ann Gilmore plans to finish up as a childminder next month as she feels new rules being applied to the sector are disproportionate. Photograph: Alan Betson Fri May 15 2026 - 06:00 • 3 MIN READA childminder has said she is “devastated” to leave her role but has decided to do so due to the introduction of new regulations for the sector over recent years. Leigh Ann Gilmore (54), from Lucan, west Dublin said she will finish up as a childminder at the end of June and plans to take on a part-time office administration job.
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