Chartered accountants urge boost to childcare provision 

The professional institute said Government measures could go a long way to encourage more women, who face paying childcare bills of up to €2,000 a month, to join the labour force 

Better childcare provision would help ease shortages that are adding to price pressures and capacity constraints, said Chartered Accountants Ireland. Picture: PA

Vastly-improved childcare provision and housing measures would help ease the shortages that are adding to price pressures and capacity constraints weighing on the economy, Chartered Accountants Ireland has said. 

In a new policy document, the professional institute said Government measures could go a long way to encourage more women, who currently face paying childcare bills of up to €2,000 a month, to join the labour force, while incentives to builders could increase housing supply.