Carlow Chamber calling for reduction in childcare costs

The local Chamber of Commerce says childcare costs are forcing parents out of work.

Derek Shannon, President of Carlow Chamber, was speaking as Chambers Ireland – the country’s largest business organisation – call on the government to reduce these costs and make childcare more accessible.

OECD figures from earlier this year show that Ireland is one of the 2 most expensive countries in the world for car for the under-threes.

Speaking to KCLR, Derek says it is a major problem for businesses.