90% increase in number of children benefitting from National Childcare Scheme
Unprecedented demand for the National Childcare Scheme in first six months since increased subsidies came into effect A total of 134,580 children benefited from supports under the National Childcare Scheme within the first six months of 2023 – an increase of 90% from...
Government announce details of 4 Cost of Living Lump Sum Supports
Government announces details of 4 cost of living lump sum supports to be paid this week total of €325 million to be paid to 865,000 people older people, working families and people with disabilities to benefit €400 Fuel Allowance lump sum payment €500 cost of living...
Ministers must get their Houses in Order & Tackle Childcare Costs
5th June 2018 Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Children & Youth Affairs Anne Rabbitte has hit out at the government spin machine which has again this morning caused major concern and frustration for parents, following leaks about possible plans to cut child benefit for...
ADDITIONAL CHILDCARE PROVISION A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
10th October 2017 Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Children and Youth Affairs, Anne Rabbitte, has welcomed the decision announced in Budget 2018 to increase the number of weeks of Early Childhood Care and Education that children will be eligible for. However, she has... We are on Twitter
Lots who have fanned the flames of hatred, conspiracy and the far right trying to disown and distance themselves from what happened today outside Leinster House. Be great if they recognised that their actions have consequences, but suspect they won’t.
I am currently preparing Access to Cash legislation & developing a new National Payments Strategy. I have therefore asked my Cabinet colleagues to ensure bodies under their remit continue to accept cash from members of the public seeking to access services 👇
We are delighted to share the first video from Blúiríní, our brand new eight-part series!
Booker-longlisted Elaine Feeney tells us about How to Build a Boat, about her current favourite title by an Irish author, and the language she would love to see her book translated into.
Minister for Agriculture Charlie @McConalogue will be at #Ploughing2023 each day this week, and encourages you to pop into the Fianna Fáil tent if you wish to raise any issues with him, or just have a cup of tea.
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