A major new “affordability of childcare” scheme is being brought to Cabinet tomorrow, amid growing concern about the barriers to mothers getting back to work.

Ireland is now the most expensive country in the world for childcare, along with the United States.

The Irish Independent last week revealed how parents are forced to earn up to €30,000 a year just to fund creche places for two children.

It costs up to €2,035 per month to keep a baby and toddler in childcare.

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