Fianna Fáil expected to introduce pre-election childcare package

The issue of childcare is set to dominate the agenda on the second day of Fianna Fail's parliamentary party meeting in Co Cavan today.

The issue of childcare is set to dominate the agenda on the second day of Fianna Fáil's parliamentary party meeting in Co Cavan today.

The cost of childcare has already been identified as one of the main concerns for voters and there is growing speculation that the Government will introduce a package of measures in this year's budget aimed at alleviating the financial pressure on parents.