38,414 children in Galway would benefit from Sinn Féin’s plan to deliver childcare at a cost of €10 a day, Mairéad Farrell TD for Galway West has said.
The fully-costed plan was launched by Sinn Féin this week and is ready to be delivered in the first year of government.
“Sinn Féin’s plan sets out how we would deliver childcare at €10 a day per child. This would ensure childcare is affordable for families in Galway. Our plan is fully-costed and ready to be delivered in the first year of government,” said Deputy Farrell.
“Figures show that here in Galway there are 38,414 children in childcare who would benefit from Sinn Féin’s plan. This would make a real difference for Galway families.
“Childcare in Ireland has been far too expensive for far too long. Sinn Féin’s plan would change that by delivering affordable childcare. “Under Sinn Féin’s plan, if your child attends childcare or a childminder full-time, five days a week, we will cut your childcare costs from €800 to €200 a month,” she added.
“Too many families struggle to find a suitable childcare place and are stuck on long waiting lists. Our fully-costed plan also sets out how we would ramp up capacity in the childcare sector, to ensure children can be guaranteed a space when they need it.
“Other countries cap the price of childcare and it is time to do it in Ireland where parents pay some of the highest childcare costs in Europe.“Sinn Féin’s plan would involve an investment of €345 million. This is an important investment in families and in our children’s futures.“With affordable childcare and affordable housing, Sinn Féin will make Ireland a better place to raise a family and build a future,” she concluded.
