The number of children in Donegal receiving subsidies under the National Childcare Scheme saw an increase in 2025 compared to the year prior.
In total, 9,866 received the subsidy, up 11% from the 8,894 in 2024.
Nationally, 245,000 children saw a benefit from the scheme in 2025, which is a 12% increase on around 218,000 children who benefited from the scheme in 2024.
