It's going to make a real difference to our lives. Jacob and Ella love their creche and I can go back to education when the time comes.
Samantha in Drogheda, Co. Louth.
Fine Gael is making childcare more affordable for parents
Up to €1,040 per year will be available for every child, aged between 6 months and 3-years, in registered childcare. There is no means test, so that means every child qualifies. There will also be a range of targeted supports available for families who need it most with children up to the age of 15. Families just like Samantha and her two kids Jacob and Ella. Watch their story below:Find out how much you'll benefit:
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Here’s what we’ve done so far
Free GP Care for under 6s
2nd Free Pre-School Year
2 weeks' paid Paternity leave
Homecarer's Tax Credit of €1,100
Up to 10,000 Medical Cards for children on Domiciliary Care Allowance
47,000 extra Breakfast Club Places
25% increase in the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance