Early childcare funding to rise 35% to €465m

Early years funding will rise to €465m in 2017, an increase of 35%, supporting universal and targeted services.

Announcing measures to support childcare in 2017, Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe said early years funding will rise to €465m in 2017.

That's an increase of 35%, which will support universal and means-tested services.