The Children's Minister has announced 480-million-euro in funding for childcare, to reduce maximum fees and support staff.
The new maximum fee cap for full time childcare will reduce the weekly cost by €14.
It comes as part of the Department for Children's plan to standardise fees across the industry.
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Children's Minister and Kerry Fianna Fáil TD Norma Foley explains which families will benefit:
The announcement has been welcomed by Kerry Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill and Fine Gael Senator Mike Kennelly.
