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Ireland Announces Budget 2027 Childcare Fee Cuts, Up to €1,000
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- Ireland's government announced Budget 2027 cuts to childcare fees for families with young children.
- Full-time creche families could save up to €1,000 per year.
- Tax-free earnings for parents caring at home rise from €15,000 to €20,000.
- State pension and core welfare rates increase by €10 each week.
- Budget adds €8.65bn spending, including €7bn new measures and €1.65bn tax changes.