Budget: Families say 25% reduction in creche fees is not enough 

The measure is due to come into effect from January. The average saving for qualifying families will be €1,200 per child per year.

The reduction of up to 25% of creche fees does not go far enough to help families, it has been claimed.

In announcing his package in the budget, Public Expenditure Minister Michael McGrath said a reduction of up to 25% per week for families availing of the National Childcare Scheme will be a €121m investment by the government.