Simon Harris to set out public childcare proposal at Fine Gael event

Simon Harris is expected to announce a proposal to set up a public childcare system during an address to his Fine Gael party on Wednesday.

Childcare and housing will be among the topics under discussion at the Fine Gael think-in being held in Co Offaly over the next two days.

The Taoiseach, who has hinted previously he was considering such plans, is expected to confirm he is working with his party colleagues on proposals to build a publicly-funded early learning and childcare offering, which will form part of the education system.

Mr Harris is expected to set out an aim to create an affordable, accessible model that will reduce the reliance on the private sector.

Childcare is expected to be an area of focus for political parties ahead of the general election, as parents struggle to find childcare places and early-education providers grapple with increasing costs.

On Monday, Green Party leader and Children’s Minister Roderic O’Gorman said he believes the State “needs to be…

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