Show Notes
The Government has announced plans to reduce maximum childcare fees to €550 a month from September 2027, describing the Budget measures as a significant step towards making childcare more affordable.
However, questions remain about who will actually benefit, with opposition politicians and childcare campaigners warning that many families could miss out.
To discuss what the changes mean for parents, childcare providers and the future of the sector, Alan Morrissey has spoken with Shannon Sinn Féin TD Donna McGettigan.
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