Child Benefit double payment every August and monthly 200 childcare promise, as parties target family vote

Leading up to the general election, all major parties have pledged to cap childcare costs at €200 per month per child, signaling a focus on family support.

Fine Gael's proposal to double the Child Benefit payment to €280 per child each August underlines their commitment to assisting families financially and making childcare more affordable.

Sinn Féin has taken a bold step by promising that no family will pay more than €10 a day for childcare, addressing affordability concerns significantly.

The alignment of various parties on childcare reforms highlights its importance in the upcoming negotiations for a new government program.

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