47,000 families to benefit from childcare subsidy changes

47,000 families to benefit from cheaper childcare fees, but €200 a month promise yet to come

Children’s Minister Norma Foley has published a new Early Years Action plan

Childcare fees to reduce for some as more parents are brought into subsidy scheme

Changes to the income thresholds will make thousands more families eligible for subsidies.

47,000 families to benefit from childcare subsidy changes

The threshold under which families receive subsidies for childcare is to be raised as part of plans for the early learning and school age childcare sector, announced by the Minister for Children.