The Assembly at Stormont has been told that promises on childcare have not been followed through by the Executive, and many women are now questioning whether they can afford to go back to work after having a child.
Foyle MLA Sinead Mclaughlin raised the issue, saying a promise to increase subsidies has not been implemented, while childcare costs have risen by 25% over the past three years.
Ms McLaughlin says urgent action is needed to ensure that the childcare strategy adopted by the Executive and the Assembly becomes a reality………
