Addressing childcare costs 'an absolute priority for me', says Tánaiste

A Dublin Chamber of Commerce’s Business Outlook Survey showed that nine out of 10 businesses reported childcare being an issue when it comes to attracting or retaining staff

The cost of childcare was a central theme in November's election, with broad political consensus that €200 a month per child was the most parents should pay. File picture

Childcare costs will be addressed in the Budget, the Tánaiste has said.

The cost of childcare was a central theme in November's election, with broad political consensus that €200 a month per child was the most parents should pay.