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06/02/2009
Cut In Childcare Supplement Criticised
The Governement's plans to cut a childcare supplement has been criticised by an childcare umbrella group this morning.
The National Voluntary Childcare Collaborative (NVCC) said the Government's decision to cut the Early Childcare Supplement were a step backwards by the Government.
NVCC believes the supplement is an essential part of supporting families in breaking the cycle of poverty and disadvantage.
The move was announced by the Taoiseach on Tuesday as part of new cutbacks aimed at reducing public spending by €2bn this year.
He said the supplement would be cut from €1,100 to €1,000 and the age limit would also be cut from five-and-a-half years to five years.
The NVCC currently comprises 8 National non governmental organisations in Ireland which work with children, each with a special interest and expertise in childcare and early learning for children.
It represents organisations including Barnardos, Childminding Ireland and the National Children's Nurseries Association.
(DW/BMcC)
The National Voluntary Childcare Collaborative (NVCC) said the Government's decision to cut the Early Childcare Supplement were a step backwards by the Government.
NVCC believes the supplement is an essential part of supporting families in breaking the cycle of poverty and disadvantage.
The move was announced by the Taoiseach on Tuesday as part of new cutbacks aimed at reducing public spending by €2bn this year.
He said the supplement would be cut from €1,100 to €1,000 and the age limit would also be cut from five-and-a-half years to five years.
The NVCC currently comprises 8 National non governmental organisations in Ireland which work with children, each with a special interest and expertise in childcare and early learning for children.
It represents organisations including Barnardos, Childminding Ireland and the National Children's Nurseries Association.
(DW/BMcC)
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