James Reilly pledges generous plan for childcare

A generous childcare package to extend parental leave, pre-school care and to pay private creche fees for parents is being considered by the Government.

Minister for Children James Reilly unveiled the proposals yesterday and pledged to begin rolling out some this year – but could not say which or how much they would cost.

The inter-departmental report was launched as the Cabinet held its end-of-year meeting at the stately Lissadell House in Sligo.