50,000 extra childcare places announced in Budget

An additional 50,000 childcare places will be created in the next five years, Minister for Finance Brian Cowen has announced in his Budget speech.

50,000 extra childcare places announced in Budget
Wed, 07 Dec, 2005 - 16:15

An additional 50,000 childcare places will be created in the next five years, Minister for Finance Brian Cowen has announced in his Budget speech.

Unveiling a five-year plan, Mr Cowen said €317m would be spent on childcare next year, rising to €600m in 2008.

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