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Parents struggling with Northern Ireland's spiralling childcare costs

The average cost of childcare in Northern Ireland is a staggering six times the maximum payable in Sweden, with many working parents here having to turn to high-interest pay day loans to cover bills. It's high time our government addressed the issue, writes Leona O'Neill

Childcare in Northern Ireland may be of a high standard but it comes at a high cost
Childcare in Northern Ireland may be of a high standard but it comes at a high cost
By Leona O'Neill