hiring a babysitter

October 19, 2026
Aisling Walsh
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Read time:
6–9 minutes
Introduce babysitter child Ireland: how to help your child settle
Babysitters
Introduce babysitter child Ireland: how to prepare your child, run a short first visit and handle the goodbye, with HSE advice on settling.
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October 17, 2026
Aisling Walsh
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Read time:
6–9 minutes
Babysitter trial session Ireland: how to run one
Babysitters
Planning a babysitter trial session Ireland parents can trust? Agree the pay, set up the house, know what to watch and decide before the first night out.
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October 16, 2026
Aisling Walsh
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Read time:
5–8 minutes
Babysitter PRSI Ireland: an employer guide
Babysitters
Babysitter PRSI Ireland applies only if your sitter is an employee. Employer PRSI is 9.15% from 1 October 2026. See what a self-employed sitter pays.
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October 15, 2026
Aisling Walsh
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Read time:
7–11 minutes
Babysitter qualifications in Ireland: what to look for
Babysitters
No law sets babysitter qualifications in Ireland. See what Tusla advises, which training is worth asking for, and what to check first.
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October 15, 2026
Aisling Walsh
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Read time:
5–7 minutes
Babysitter first aid Ireland: what training to ask for
Babysitters
Babysitter first aid Ireland: no law requires it, but it is worth asking for. See what a 4-hour course covers and how to check a certificate.
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