Childcare is expected to be one of the main issues during this General Election campaign.
WATCH: Pam gave up work after paying €1600 a month in childcare, more than her mortgage! More at 11 #TalkingTaxi pic.twitter.com/VbMgq84P4J
— Today FM News (@TodayFMNews) February 4, 2016
Parents say the high cost of creche fees makes it almost impossible to hold down a job and work full time.

Reporter Helen Vaughan and Chauffer Q Ball went on the school run this morning with Pam, Ella & Liam to see how they're faring.

(The talking taxi is full of BUTTONS!!)

Helen Vaughan brought the Talking Taxi to the Donoghue family in Dunboyne in Co Meath this morning.
WATCH: 5 year old Ella's #GE16 priorities, more swings please! #TalkingTaxi @TodayFMNews @todayfm pic.twitter.com/VyuMNcC3lC
— Helen Vaughan (@HelenVaughan24) February 4, 2016
