There’s calls for the Government to provide capital investment for childcare facilities to increase capacity in Donegal.
The lack of childcare is said to be at a crisis point in the county.
Councillor Dakota Nic Mheanman has hit out at the Government for failing to follow through on a commitment to reduce childcare costs to €200 per month.
Yesterday, Minister Norma Foley announced a maximum cap of €295 per week for early learning and childcare services.
Councillor Nic Mheanman says once parents get over the initial barrier of securing a childcare place, they then struggle with the cost element:
