'Unless you're signing up for 5 day situation, you can't get anywhere to mind your child'

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'Unless you're signing up for 5 day situation, you can't get anywhere to mind your child'

In September, many parents around the country were relieved when the Government increased the National Childcare Subsidy from 50 cent an hour to €1.10, meaning that creche fees were being reduced. However, since then, another issue has arrived. Parents are now struggling to find places for children looking to attend creches on a part-time basis. Hannah, a mother of 2, Elaine Dunne, Chairperson from the Federation of Early childhood, Ulla and Suzanne joined Andrea on Lunchtime Live to discuss…

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'Unless you're signing up for 5 day situation, you can't get anywhere to mind your child'