Mary Lou McDonald claims chronic lack of childcare places is a serious problem, and the ‘capacity crisis’ a source of enormous stress for parents
The Sinn Féin leader said the chronic lack of childcare places was also a serious problem, and the “capacity crisis” a source of enormous stress for parents across the country.
The Dublin Central TD also said the Government had last year committed to cutting childcare by 50 per cent over two budgets, which meant an additional 25 per cent cut in Budget 2024, and asked the Taoiseach would that be honoured. “It’s time for Government to stop tinkering around the edges of the crisis and step up now with real ambition.”
He said he acknowledged there were “real challenges and real pressures” in the childcare and early education sector. The best way to resolve issues was by co-operation through the Early Years Forum.
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