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Tánaiste Joan Burton denies trying to ‘buy’ support with childcare cost cuts

Tánaiste Joan Burton has denied opposition claims she is trying to buy back the support of “families you have failed” after new post-election plans to cut the cost of childcare for struggling parents were revealed.

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Sinn Féin are too hot to handle for potential coalition partners seeking power
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