Up to 25,000 additional low-income families could benefit from subsidised childcare

Up to 25,000 additional low-income families may benefit from access to affordable childcare under plans being considered ahead of next week’s budget.

If approved, it would represent a key step towards the Government’s aim of providing subsidised childcare for all working parents for children up to the age of 12.

At present, the State provides subsidies to not-for-profit childcare services to support disadvantaged or low-income families who wish to return to work or education.

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