County Sligo families are paying the most for childcare in the North West.
Families in Sligo are said to be paying up to €240 per week for one child in full time childcare.
In Donegal, it’s estimated that costs could be up to €230, while in Leitrim, the figure could be in the range of €200.
The data was compiled by the National Women’s Council who say that for many, this is simply an unaffordable amount and places significant financial strain on households.
They’re urging families in the region to join their newly launched childcare e-action campaign, calling on political party leaders to commit to a public system of early childhood education and care in their political party manifestos during the election campaign, and in the next Programme for government.
