Taoiseach: Childminders who work at home and register with Tusla 'eligible for childcare scheme'

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said childminders who work in the home but who are registered with the State's child agency, will be eligible for the new childcare package announced in the Budget yesterday, writes Daniel McConnell of the Irish Examiner.

Speaking at Leaders' Questions, Mr Kenny was responding to questions from Opposition TDs who were seeking clarification amid criticisms that the new measures excluded stay-at-home mothers.