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Doherty backs motion to cut childcare costs

written by Chris McNulty October 5, 2021
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DONEGAL TD Pearse Doherty, has backed a Sinn Fein motion to reduce the cost of childcare.

The Private Member’s Bill, which will be introduced in the Dáil tomorrow, calls on the government to commit to delivering a state childcare system in Budget 2022.

It will also provide fair wages for staff and provide a sustainability fund for providers.

Speaking today, Deputy Doherty said: “Sinn Féin will bring a motion to the Dáil tomorrow calling on the government to reduce childcare fees by delivering a state childcare system in Budget 2022.

“Childcare fees are far too high. Ireland has some of the highest childcare fees in the world.

“For many families, it amounts to the same costs as an extra mortgage each and every month.

“Across the state, families are struggling to pay the costs of these eye watering fees. Here in Donegal fees cost on average €169.84 per week for one child.

“know that for so many families in Donegal this simply isn’t affordable. Families in Donegal and across Ireland deserve better.

“This has to change. It is clear that there is a cost of living crisis in Ireland and too many families are facing huge bills while the government does nothing to help.

“Sinn Féin’s motion also pledges better pay and working conditions for early years and childcare professionals. Those working in the early years sectors are highly qualified and skilled, yet are often paid minimum wage. They deserve fair pay.

“Sinn Féin in government would put money back in parents’ pockets by cutting the cost of childcare fees, addressing the low wages and ensuring providers that are struggling can keep their doors open.

“Budget 2022 is fast approaching and Sinn Féin are calling on the government to cut childcare costs by delivering a state childcare system in the Budget. Our detailed and fully costed proposals would cut fees by one third within the first year and then by two thirds thereafter.

“It would also ensure fairer pay and conditions for early years and childcare professionals, by ensuring they earn at least the living wage.

“I am calling on all TDs to stand up for families, early years professionals and providers and back Sinn Féin’s motion when it comes before the Dáil tomorrow.

“It’s time to put workers and families first and ensure that the Budget meets their needs.”

Doherty backs motion to cut childcare costs was last modified: October 5th, 2021 by Chris McNulty
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Chris McNulty

Author of 'Boxing In Donegal: A History (2021)' - the definitive history of the sport in County Donegal - and 'Relentless: A Race Through Time', the 2019 memoir of former Irish Athletics Team Manager Patsy McGonagle. From St Johnston and now based in Letterkenny, Chris was a nominee for NUJ Sports Journalist of the Year in 2010. Honoured by the Donegal Boxing Board in 2016 for his coverage on the sport.

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