Parents not happy with Govt handling of childcare issue

A new survey suggests 75% of the population aren't impressed with the coalition's performance on the issue and say it will influence how they vote at the next election.

A new survey suggests 75% of the population aren't impressed with the coalition's performance on the issue and say it will influence how they vote at the next General Election.

Aoife Curtin of Recruit Ireland, which carried out the study, says working couples are still heavily relying on relatives because they can't afford to put their children in créches.