Labour candidate Derek Nolan has said that more must be done to make childcare more affordable for parents in Galway.

Speaking on a visit to the Glasan crèche in Ballybane with Minister Jan O’Sullivan, Deputy Nolan said, “the cost of childcare in this country is still too high, and it can act as a deterrent for parents, particularly women, returning to work.

“On average, childcare in Galway costs about €5 per hour, €180 per week or €720 per month per child, which is a significant cost for parents.

“The State as a whole has never adequately invested in supporting young families with the cost of childcare and we are one of few European countries not to do so. It is vital that we increase our spending on early years education and childcare,” he said.

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