EPISODE · Dec 18, 2025 · 5 MIN
Childcare Fees to Reduce for Some as More Parents are Brought into Subsidy Scheme - 18/12/2025
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Changes to the National Childcare Scheme will result in thousands of families receiving more subsidies.Children’s Minister Norma Foley launched the government’s new Action Plan on Childcare this morning, which sets out a pathway to getting to the election promise of setting childcare costs at €200 per month per child.She said she is confident the government will deliver on its €200 pledge within its lifetime.The ‘Shaping the Future: Early Years Action Plan’ commits to actions in 2026 to make services more affordable and accessible, while also pledging to improve quality.Chairperson at Federation of Early Childhood Providers, Elaine Dunne, joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us in more detail about this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Changes to the National Childcare Scheme will result in thousands of families receiving more subsidies.Children’s Minister Norma Foley launched the government’s new Action Plan on Childcare this morning, which sets out a pathway to getting to the election promise of setting childcare costs at €200 per month per child.She said she is confident the government will deliver on its €200 pledge within its lifetime.The ‘Shaping the Future: Early Years Action Plan’ commits to actions in 2026 to make services more affordable and accessible, while also pledging to improve quality.Chairperson at Federation of Early Childhood Providers, Elaine Dunne, joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us in more detail about this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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