Push to cap childcare fees below 354 a week seen as step towards Government's 200-a-month pledge
Government will lower childcare fee caps and scrutinize provider finances to reach €200 monthly per child, offering extra funding to affected providers.
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Childcare costs, cost-of-living pressures, carers' supports, and college fees are central financial concerns; some propose tax breaks and expanded Basic Income for the Arts.