Katherine Zappone denies row with Fine Gael over childcare

Children’s Minister Katherine Zappone has been forced to deny any row with Fine Gael over the Government’s childcare plan.

The Independent TD has put forward proposals to subsidise childcare, a scheme that would initially be rolled out to low-income families.

It is understood Fine Gael is concerned it will not help the “squeezed middle” and party members want the plans extended to include those earning between €32,800 and €70,000.