Government deny dragging their feet on childcare reform 

However, minister Norma Foley, in response to Labour TD Mark Wall, said that the establishment of an agency tasked with reforming the sector would not happen this year, writes Paul Hosford.

The Programme for Government commits to growing State involvement and investment in the sector as well as gradually bringing fees down to €200 a month over the lifetime of the Government

The Government has denied dragging its feet on childcare reform after confirmation that planning for a national agency in the area will not be complete until next year at the earliest.

The Programme for Government commits to growing State involvement and investment in the sector as well as gradually bringing fees down to €200 a month over the lifetime of the Government.