"The recent push for a €200 monthly cap on childcare fees by a Fine Gael TD signals urgency as average costs currently hit around €190 per week."
"The disparity in childcare fees across the country, reaching up to €5,200 a year depending on location, highlights the need for a more equitable solution."
A Fine Gael TD has called on the Children's Minister to expedite the commitment to cap childcare fees at €200 a month, as parents currently face an average of €190 in weekly fees. This situation reveals significant geographical disparities in childcare costs across Ireland, with annual differences reaching as high as €5,200 depending on the county. The TD's appeal underscores the critical need to create a more uniform and manageable childcare cost structure for families.
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