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What is the future of the childcare sector in Ireland?

Sinn Fein will today table a motion to cut childcare costs by 33%. Fine Gael is also calling for ...

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07.47 5 Oct 2021


What is the future of the childcare sector in Ireland?


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07.47 5 Oct 2021


Sinn Fein will today table a motion to cut childcare costs by 33%. Fine Gael is also calling for a ‘major re-prioritisation’ of early childhood by the Government and policymakers in a new report – so what is the answer to Ireland’s childcare woes?  Joining us this morning to discuss this is Sinn Fein TD and spokesperson on children and youth affairs Kathleen Funchion and TD & Chairperson of the Fine Gael parliamentary party, Richard Bruton.

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