Parents to see cuts to childcare costs and double payment of child benefit in Budget 2023

Parents are likely to see their childcare costs decline by €200 per month next year and a further €200 per month the following year, after agreement was reached between Government parties ahead of the next budget.

A double payment of child benefit is also expected in the coming months.

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