"Families currently face monthly childcare costs of up to â¬1,138 for one child, but state subsidies only reduce this to â¬724, leaving a significant gap."
"Despite billions allocated to childcare, substantial gaps remain between provider fees and state subsidies, particularly for families earning over â¬60,000."
Families paying the highest childcare costs receive limited state subsidies, with many still facing out-of-pocket expenses above â¬700 per month. The government aims to set monthly childcare costs at â¬200 by the end of its term but will require additional funding to meet this goal. Discrepancies in subsidies particularly affect higher-income families, while lower-income families benefit from higher subsidies that can cover their costs completely, even for the highest reported fees.
Read at Irish Independent
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