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Podcast: The Pat Kenny Show
Episode: Will budget 2026 help with childcare costs?
Description: With the budget for 2026 just around the corner, childcare costs are on the high agenda for the government this year. Minister for Children Norma Foley is expected to introduce a tax relief for parents this year to reduce costs but how will this impact providers?  All to discuss with Jack Horgan Jones, political correspondent with the Irish Times and also Elaine Dunne, Chairperson of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers.