Government promises second free pre-school year

The government has pledged to introduce a second free pre-school year before the end of the decade.

Government promises second free pre-school year

The Government has pledged to introduce a second free pre-school year before the end of the decade.

The plan is aimed at improving outcomes for young people.

It is estimated to cost around €175m.

The objectives also include lifting 70,000 children out of poverty by the end of 2020.

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