A new subsidised childcare funding scheme was launched nationally this week.

Laois TD and Minister for Foreign Affairs Charlie Flanagan is pleased that extra funding for childcare is now available in Laois.

Speaking on the matter, Minister Flanagan stated:

“From September every child aged between 6-months and 3-years in registered childcare will get some level of support.

“The child can be in full or part-time registered childcare. There will be no minimum number of hours and no maximum number of weeks for eligibility.

“I encourage every family in County Laois to examine their entitlements to make sure they get the full benefit of what’s on offer.

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