Childcare costs rise by more than 15% in two years

PARENTS in Dublin have seen the cost of childcare increase by more than 15% in the past two years.

Two reports released by the Central Statistics Office and consumer website Saveafewbob.ie reveal how much more people are now expected to pay.

According to the CSO report into childcare costs, in the second quarter of 2007, the average cost of childcare in that period was €144 per week or €576 per month nationwide, and €192 per week or €768 per month in Dublin.