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Ireland reaffirms goal to cap childcare at €200/month, despite ongoing challenges and opposition proposals.
The Irish government, led by Taoiseach Micheál Martin, reaffirmed its pledge to reduce childcare fees to €200 per month per child over the current government term, despite criticism from Sinn Féin.
The Fine Gael-Fianna Fail coalition plans to expand state-led childcare through new facilities, often integrated with schools, backed by €135 million in funding for 2026.
Progress includes a net increase of 250 childcare providers from 2024 to November 2025, though providers report financial strain due to rising costs outpacing subsidies.
Around 50,000 children remain on waiting lists, and political debate continues over affordability, with opposition parties proposing alternatives like a €10-per-day model.
The government maintains its long-term commitment to the €200 target.
Irlanda reafirma el objetivo de limitar el cuidado infantil a 200 €/mes, a pesar de los desafíos en curso y de las propuestas de oposición.