Fianna Fáil TD for Mayo Dara Calleary says the Government’s failure to act on childcare provision and costs has resulted in a major crisis in the sector.  Despite the establishment of the Department of Children & Youth Affairs in 2011, the Government has not brought any tangible proposals on childcare issues forward in the intervening four years. Deputy Calleary commented, “Childcare costs are one of the biggest financial burdens being faced by families in Mayo and across the country.  In some cases, parents are paying out more for childcare than they are for their mortgage, with the average annual cost of childcare for two children estimated at €16,200.  This is … Continue reading Govt inaction on childcare sees crisis escalate