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Soláthraíonn an SNCL tacaíocht airgeadais chun cabhrú leis na mílte teaghlaigh lena gcostais cúraim leanaí trasna na hÉi...
01/09/2026

Soláthraíonn an SNCL tacaíocht airgeadais chun cabhrú leis na mílte teaghlaigh lena gcostais cúraim leanaí trasna na hÉireann. Agus an bliain scoile ag tosú, déan seiceáil anois ar d’incháilitheacht chun fóirdheontas a fháil agus chun cinntigh go bhfuil tú ag glacadh leis na tacaíochtaí atá ar fáil duit.

Tuilleadh eolais ar www.ncs.gov.ie.

The National Childcare Scheme (NCS) provides financial support towards the cost of childcare for thousands of families a...
01/09/2026

The National Childcare Scheme (NCS) provides financial support towards the cost of childcare for thousands of families across Ireland. As the new school-year begins, now is a great time to check if you’re eligible for a subsidy and ensure you’re receiving the supports available to you.

Learn more on www.ncs.gov.ie.

An mbeifá in ann tuilleadh tacaíochta a ghlacadh le do chostais cúram agus oideachas leanaí?Má tá dámhachtain uilíocha a...
25/08/2026

An mbeifá in ann tuilleadh tacaíochta a ghlacadh le do chostais cúram agus oideachas leanaí?

Má tá dámhachtain uilíocha agat faoi láthair, déan seic ar an dtáireamhán fóirdheontais ar Thairseach an Iarratasóra chun fheiceáil má cháilaíonn tú le haghaidh ráta níos airde trí dhámhachtain measúnaithe ioncaim ó 31 Lúnasa 2026. Ní ghlacann sé ach cúpla nóiméad chun do theidliocht a mheas, agus ciallódh sé go ngeobhfá ráta níos airde chun do chostais cúram leanaí a fhritháireamh! Téigh ar www.ncs.gov.ie chun tuilleadh a fhoghlaim.

Could you receive more help with your early learning and childcare costs?If you currently hold an NCS Universal award, c...
25/08/2026

Could you receive more help with your early learning and childcare costs?

If you currently hold an NCS Universal award, check the NCS Subsidy Calculator to see if you may qualify for a higher rate through an Income-Assessed award from 31 August 2026. It only takes a few minutes to estimate your entitlement and it could mean that you receive a higher rate to offset your childcare costs! Visit www.ncs.gov.ie to learn more.

An bhfuil dámhachtain measúnaithe ioncaim NCS agat cheanna fhéin?Nuacht mhaith! Beidh do dhámhachtain nuashonraithe go h...
19/08/2026

An bhfuil dámhachtain measúnaithe ioncaim NCS agat cheanna fhéin?

Nuacht mhaith! Beidh do dhámhachtain nuashonraithe go huathoibríoch chun na tairsigh íoctaireacha a chuir in iúl ó 31 Lúnasa 2026. Níl aon gá iarratas nua a chur isteach. Téigh chuig www.ncs.gov.ie chun tuilleadh a fhoghlaim, lena n-airítear na tionchair atá ag na hathruithe ar do chuid dámhachtain!

Already receiving an Income-Assessed NCS subsidy?Good news! Your award will be automatically be updated to reflect the n...
19/08/2026

Already receiving an Income-Assessed NCS subsidy?

Good news! Your award will be automatically be updated to reflect the new income thresholds from 31 August 2026. There’s no need to submit a new application. Visit www.ncs.gov.ie to learn more including how these changes impact your award!

An mbeifá cáiliú le haghaidh fóirdheontais Scéim Náisiúnta Cúram Leanaí (NCS) níos airde?Ó 31 Lúnasa 2026, beidh athruit...
14/08/2026

An mbeifá cáiliú le haghaidh fóirdheontais Scéim Náisiúnta Cúram Leanaí (NCS) níos airde?

Ó 31 Lúnasa 2026, beidh athruithe ar na tairseacha íochtaracha a chiallaíonn go gcáileódh tuilleadh teaghlach le haghaidh damhachtáin measúnaithe ioncaim. Má tá Damhachtáin Uilíocha agat, is féidir leat úsáid a bhaint as an dtáireamhán fóirdheontais ar Thairseach an Iarratasóra chun do theidlíocht fóirdheontais a mheas. Má léiríonn an t-áireamhán go bhféadfadh ráta níos airde a bheith agat, is féidir leat iarratas a dhéanamh ar fhóirdheontas measúnaithe ioncaim. Téigh chuig www.ncs.gov.ie chun tuilleadh a fhoghlaim.

Could you be eligible for a higher National Childcare Scheme (NCS) subsidy?From 31 August 2026, changes to the NCS incom...
14/08/2026

Could you be eligible for a higher National Childcare Scheme (NCS) subsidy?

From 31 August 2026, changes to the NCS income thresholds mean that more families may qualify for an Income-Assessed award. If you currently hold a Universal award, you can use the NCS Subsidy Calculator to estimate your entitlement. If the Calculator shows that you could receive a higher rate, you can choose to apply for an Income-Assessed subsidy. Visit www.ncs.gov.ie to learn more.

Athruithe ar an Scéim Náisiúnta Cúraim Leanaí (NCS) ó 31 Lunasa 2026Nuacht mhaith do theaghlaigh! Tá méadú ag teacht ar ...
14/08/2026

Athruithe ar an Scéim Náisiúnta Cúraim Leanaí (NCS) ó 31 Lunasa 2026

Nuacht mhaith do theaghlaigh! Tá méadú ag teacht ar na tairseacha íochtaracha, agus ciallaíonn sé sin go gcáileódh tuilleadh teaghlach le haghaidh damhachtáin measúnaithe ioncaim nó go ngeobhfaidh siad ráta níos aired. Téigh chuig www.ncs.gov.ie chun tuilleadh a fhoghlaim, lena n-airítear na tionchair atá ag na hathruithe ar do chuid dámhachtain!

National Childcare Scheme (NCS) changes from 31 August 2026 Good news for families! The NCS income thresholds are increa...
14/08/2026

National Childcare Scheme (NCS) changes from 31 August 2026

Good news for families! The NCS income thresholds are increasing, meaning more families may qualify for an Income-Assessed subsidy or receive a higher rate. Visit www.ncs.gov.ie to learn more including how these changes impact your award!

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