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# cost of childcare

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2022

# cost of childcare

Parents paying nearly €800 in monthly fees per child in childcare, report finds

A new report finds that the average weekly fee nationally per child for full day childcare is €186.84.

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May 13th 2022, 3:54 PM

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# Your Say

Poll: Do you think grandparents should get cash for helping out with childcare?

The idea of the Grandparent and Grandchild Expenses Reimbursement Scheme was raised with the Taoiseach this week.

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Aug 2nd 2018, 8:00 AM

Voices

Column: Reasons for making childcare tax-deductible are solid...

…So why is the Department of Finance dragging its heels on figuring out that this policy would be cash-positive for the State, asks independent TD Stephen Donnelly.

Jul 9th 2012, 1:45 PM