ALT Photograph shows a smiling woman reading a book to a little girl. The text reads, "Budget 2027: Overview and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Parents and Guardians". Below the photograph shows the logos for First 5 Ireland and the Department of Children, Disability and Equality.

ALT Photograph shows two smiling children sitting at a table. The child on the left is wearing a firefighter costume and the child on the right is wearing a dinosaur costume. The text reads, "Did you know? You can claim additional hours of National Childcare Scheme (NCS) subsidy during the mid-term break?" Below the photograph shows a yellow textbox with the logos for First 5 Ireland, the Government of Ireland, and the National Childcare Scheme.

ALT Photograph shows a smiling early years educator, sitting at a table, teaching her young students how to paint with their hands. The text reads, "This October, check what supports are available to you and your family through www.ncs.gov.ie and apply today!". Below the photograph shows a yellow textbox with the logos for First 5 Ireland, the Government of Ireland, and the National Childcare Scheme.