Labour wants cap on childcare fees and free GP care for under-18s

Labour leader, Ivana Bacik, also called for the introduction of €9 per month tickets to give nationwide access to public transport

Speaking at the party's think-in in Wexford, leader Ivana Bacik said the cap on childcare fees would cost the State €270m a year, which could be funded by the excess money available from higher-than-expected corporation tax revenue. Photo: Sam Boal / Photocall Ireland

The Labour Party has called for childcare fees to be capped at €200 per month and the introduction of free GP care for under-18s.

Speaking at the party's think-in in Wexford, leader Ivana Bacik said the cap on childcare fees would cost the State €270m a year, which could be funded by the excess money available from higher-than-expected corporation tax revenue.