Tánaiste Micheál Martin and Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman propose increased childcare funding, free public transport for children, and enhanced child benefits.

Tánaiste Micheál Martin emphasized the need for substantial childcare proposals, warning against "half-baked" ideas that may concern existing providers. He advocates greater state involvement in early education and special education investment. Meanwhile, Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman announced a €1.2 billion investment for Budget 2025, aiming to double childcare funding, along with proposals for free public transport for children and enhanced child benefits.

September 16, 2024
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