“Every Week Is a Struggle”: Meath Mum on Cost of Raising a Child With Disabilities - 06/10/2026
As families across the country await Tuesday’s Budget, childcare costs are expected to be high on the agenda, with further measures being considered to reduce the amount parents pay through the National Childcare Scheme.There are also proposals to increase the tax-free income threshold for home-based childminders and make higher-rate subsidies available to more families.But for families living with disability, the financial pressures can be considerably greater, with additional costs for equipment, travel, heating, medical appointments and childcare.Tracy and John Carroll live in Meath with…
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