New childcare scheme does not account for mortgage and rent payments

Fine Gael members are concerned a new childcare scheme does not take mortgage and rent payments into account.

New childcare scheme does not account for mortgage and rent payments
Thu, 02 Feb, 2017 - 00:00
Elaine Loughlin

Children’s Minister Katherine Zappone (Ind) announced a subsidised childcare package as part of Budget 2017. It is due to come into force from September.

Under the Single Affordable Childcare Scheme, parents will qualify for a targeted subsidy based on their net income.

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