Parents using childminders will not see same cost cuts as those using creches until end of 2023

Children's Minister Roderic O'Gorman said: "We will create a simplified regulation system for childminders, recognizing they're very different to centre-based childminding. Once they are registered parents using their services will be able to draw down the NCS as well." File photo

Parents who send their children to childminders will not receive the same cost reductions as those using creches until at least the end of next year.

Children's Minister Roderic O'Gorman announced a landmark €1.025bn for early learning and care, and school-aged childcare as part of the budget which means parents using a full-time service will see their childcare costs cut by 25% on average.