Irish Wedding News
01/09/2017
The launch of the new supports marks the first big step towards delivering accessible affordable quality childcare, according to the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone.
Speaking at the Tallaght Childcare Centre, Minister Zappone also confirmed that the number of providers signing up to deliver the extra supports continues to rise. 2,805 providers are now on board, representing 76% of eligible services (3,705).
Minister Zappone added: "I want to send best wishes, support and congratulations to children starting childcare services across the country in the coming days. It is a big moment for children, parents and providers. I wish them all well.
"Today we also take the first big step towards accessible affordable quality childcare with extra supports for up to 70,000 children. There are two supports: A universal support for all children aged between 6 and 36-months worth up to €1,040 per year; and targeted supports for those families who need it most. These targeted supports can reach €7,500 per child per year – representing a 50% increase on previous supports.
"I want to acknowledge the great work undertaken by my officials, Pobal and providers over many months to bring us to this moment. The sector has responded positively with three quarters of eligible providers already signed up to deliver supports – a figure which continues to increase as services return from the summer break."
The names of signed up services will be available online at www.affordablechildcare.ie and will be updated on a regular basis. This will assist parents in accessing the supports put in place by government to lower the cost of childcare for families in Ireland.
(MH)
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Almost 70,000 To Benefit From New Childcare Supports
Up to 70,000 children and their families are to benefit from extra childcare supports, which becomes available today.The launch of the new supports marks the first big step towards delivering accessible affordable quality childcare, according to the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone.
Speaking at the Tallaght Childcare Centre, Minister Zappone also confirmed that the number of providers signing up to deliver the extra supports continues to rise. 2,805 providers are now on board, representing 76% of eligible services (3,705).
Minister Zappone added: "I want to send best wishes, support and congratulations to children starting childcare services across the country in the coming days. It is a big moment for children, parents and providers. I wish them all well.
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"Today we also take the first big step towards accessible affordable quality childcare with extra supports for up to 70,000 children. There are two supports: A universal support for all children aged between 6 and 36-months worth up to €1,040 per year; and targeted supports for those families who need it most. These targeted supports can reach €7,500 per child per year – representing a 50% increase on previous supports.
"I want to acknowledge the great work undertaken by my officials, Pobal and providers over many months to bring us to this moment. The sector has responded positively with three quarters of eligible providers already signed up to deliver supports – a figure which continues to increase as services return from the summer break."
The names of signed up services will be available online at www.affordablechildcare.ie and will be updated on a regular basis. This will assist parents in accessing the supports put in place by government to lower the cost of childcare for families in Ireland.
(MH)
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