The Children's Minister Norma Foley has announced a maximum fee cap for early learning and childcare services, capping fees at €295 per week. This is part of a move to align fees closer to the average rate of €197, and will be implemented from September for services under Core Funding. Parents will additionally benefit from a subsidy reducing actual fees to €197.80 weekly. While funding for these services will increase significantly over the next two years, the government aims to eventually reach a monthly fee of €200, indicating a gradual approach to affordability improvements.
One critical aspect of the new fee cap is that it aims to significantly reduce the financial burden on parents, with a target of €200 per month still in focus.
Minister Norma Foley emphasized that while the current maximum fee is set at €295 weekly, efforts will be made incrementally to reach the €200 monthly commitment.
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