Proposals centre on introduction of childcare support credit, extension of maternity leave and second free pre-school year Fianna Fáil has published detailed proposals aimed at reforming the provision of childcare in Ireland. The proposals focus on making high quality childcare affordable for all parents, and closing the gap between the most deprived and advantaged children before they start school. The childcare policy document, Accessible, Flexible and Affordable Childcare in Ireland, commits to the introduction of a Progressive Childcare Support Credit for working parents so that high quality childcare is available to all. Fianna Fáil will also...