Unions call for childcare tax relief

Special tax relief on childcare costs is urgently needed to assist working parents, union chiefs claimed today.

Unions call for childcare tax relief
Sat, 20 Nov, 2004 - 12:30

Special tax relief on childcare costs is urgently needed to assist working parents, union chiefs claimed today.

Rosheen Callender, SIPTU national equality secretary, called on Finance Minster Brian Cowen to use his debut Budget to bring in a minimum tax credit of €20 a week to aid mothers and fathers.

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