On Friday's Midlands Today, Aidan Barry discusses why more than a third of childcare workers in Ireland are considering leaving the sector, despite the government increasing funding for it by €173 million. New figures from trade union SIPTU show that over 90% of providers say problems retaining staff are impacting the quality of care they can give to children. We hear from Regina Bushell, founder of Grovelands Childcare in Athlone, who says the increased funding has made little difference to her business. You'll also hear about the first-ever national conference for long COVID, how much you should be giving a child for their communion and the Friday panel will be here to discuss dating, marathons and lots more.