Government accused of reneging on 'big election promises' to reduce costs of childcare

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns said families were still paying 'enormous sums for childcare' after Government parties had committed to cap costs at €200 a month in their general election manifestos

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns said the Government had made no effort to bring childcare costs down.

The Government has “unashamedly reneged” on promises it made to the public during the general election to reduce childcare costs, the Dáil has heard.

In a heated exchange between Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns and Taoiseach Micheál Martin at leaders’ questions, Ms Cairns said the Government had made no effort to bring costs down.