Parties target families' votes with monthly 200 cap on childcare costs and Child Benefit double payment every August

The commitment from all political parties to cap childcare costs at €200 per month per child indicates a broader consensus on addressing financial burdens facing young families.

Fine Gael aims to double the Child Benefit payment every August, ensuring families receive a minimum of €280 per child, thus enhancing financial security for young families.

Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman stated he has halved childcare costs over four years, coinciding with party pledges to maintain the €200 cap per child.

Sinn Féin's proposal of capping childcare costs at €10 per day signifies a significant shift towards more affordable childcare options for families, addressing economic challenges directly.

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