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Increased childcare subsidies for 47,000 children from today

From today, the threshold for the Income-Assessed subsidies through the National Childcare Scheme...

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07.30 31 Aug 2026


Increased childcare subsidies for 47,000 children from today


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From today, the threshold for the Income-Assessed subsidies through the National Childcare Scheme has expanded to include families on higher incomes.  The Department of Children has said this will benefit a further 47,000 children in Ireland access childcare. 

Elaine Dunne, Chair of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers spoke to Anton this morning. 


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