Cheaper childcare and healthcare: Government considers cost of living measures

Measures under consideration include cuts to childcare and healthcare costs, and further reductions in public transport fares

Among the measures being considered are increased universal childcare subsidies for all parents and making recent reductions in public transport fares permanent. Picture: PA

A major cost of living package aimed at reducing costs for hard-pressed families is being developed by several government departments.

The Irish Examiner has learned that the Government is examining ways to reduce costs in healthcare and childcare, as well as lowering public transport fares, cutting taxes, and ramping up its cost rental scheme.