Micheál Martin made the comments during a visit to Westmeath.
The Budget will include measures to help parents manage the cost of childcare.
That's according to the Taoiseach, who was speaking at the annual Fianna Fail Think-In in Mullingar this afternoon, where housing, healthcare and farming are top of the agenda.
Micheál Martin says parents will receive immediate support with childcare costs as part of the upcoming cost of living package:
Primary School Counselling Pilot Delivers Significant Benefits
The scheme offered one-to-one counselling to children with mild to moderate mental health needs.
Hosepipe Ban Decision Still Pending As Heatwave Continues
13 counties are under a yellow high-temperature warning until Friday morning.
Garda Commissioner Says Daniel Kinahan Extradition Operation Was "Very Successful"
The 49 year old is being held in Portlaoise Prison.
HSE Recommends Against State Funding For Friedreich’s Ataxia Drug
The treatment is already accessible in several other European countries.
Offaly Hurling Legend Padraig Horan Dies At 76
The St Rynagh's man led his club to Leinster and All Ireland glory.
Sinn Féin Calls For Action As Driving Test Backlog Grows
There are currently 66,000 people on waiting lists.
Roadworks To Cause Delays On Offaly Roads Next Week
The works will be taking place from next Monday until Tuesday.
Free Heart Health Checks In Laois Today
The Irish Heart Foundation's Mobile Health Unit is in Portarlington this morning.
