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flag Ireland reaffirms goal to cap childcare at €200/month, despite ongoing challenges and opposition proposals.

flag 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. flag 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. flag 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. flag 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. flag The government maintains its long-term commitment to the €200 target.

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