Fine Gael says it did not copy childcare policy idea from Greens

Taoiseach Simon Harris makes call for publicly funded childcare system

Taoiseach Simon Harris made the call on Wednesday saying he wants childcare to form part of the overall education system. Picture: Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Fine Gael has pushed back against assertions that it copied the Green Party, following its call for a publicly funded childcare system.

Taoiseach Simon Harris made the call on Wednesday, saying he wants childcare to form part of the overall education system.