Families Are Set To Benefit From Extra Hours Of Subsidised Childcare

That's if plans put forward by the Children's Minister get the go-ahead

Katherine Zappone wants to see families that earn up to 100-thousand euro per year qualify for an additional five hours per week. 

The Irish Independent reports that the measure is aimed at giving parents more flexibility to manage pick-up times. 

Early Childhood Ireland's Frances Byrne says it will be a huge benefit to parents: 

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