Childminders working from home should not pay commercial rates, says Foley

Children’s Minister Norma Foley says childminders operating from their own homes should not face commercial rates charges

Childminders are a hugely important part of the childcare sector. Pic. iStock

Childminders who use their own homes as their place of work should not be assessed for commercial rates, Children’s Minister Norma Foley has said.

Ms Foley said she was aware of the issue, noting that some childminders have received letters while others have not.