Double payment of Child Benefit every August proposed by Fine Gael as Coalition parties launch pro-family election bid

The main political parties are committing to a €200-a-month cap on childcare costs, significantly benefiting young families regardless of the election outcome.

Fine Gael is set to announce plans to double Child Benefit payments each August, ensuring families receive at least €280 per child, marking a substantial increase in financial support.

Green Party leader and Children's Minister Roderic O'Gorman noted his achievement of halving childcare costs over four years, pledging ongoing commitment to continue reducing child expense.

The Labour Party claims to have pioneered the proposal to cap childcare costs, highlighting a competitive political landscape where various parties are vying for support from families.

Read at Irish Independent