€480m in new funding has been announced for childcare to reduce costs and support staff.

A new maximum fee cap will reduce full-time childcare costs by €14 per week.

The plan is aimed at standardising childcare fees across the sector, with Minister Norma Foley outlining benefits for families.

Speaking to Ocean FM News, Cllr Edel Mc Sharry says this funding will help the North West, saying childcare is a key issue for families, affordable childcare is essential to supporting working families in this region.

&euro;480m in new funding has been announced for childcare to reduce costs and support staff.
A new maximum fee cap will reduce full-time childcare costs by &euro;14 per week.
The plan is aimed at standardising childcare fees across the sector, with Minister Norma Foley outlining benefits for families.
Speaking to Ocean FM News, Cllr Edel Mc Sharry says this funding will help the North West, saying childcare is a key issue for families, affordable childcare is essential to supporting working families in this region.

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