Parliament Considers Childcare Service for MPs

2026-07-01T08:01:29.717+00:00 · Updated 2026-07-01T08:02:49.744+00:00

The Maltese Parliament is currently considering the introduction of a child-minding service for Members of Parliament (MPs) to use during parliamentary sittings. This initiative aims to provide support for MPs who are also parents, helping them balance their family responsibilities with their legislative duties.

Speaker Carmelo Abela has initiated a consultation process among MPs to gauge the level of demand for such a service. This step is crucial in determining the feasibility and practical implementation of the proposed childcare facility within Parliament.

The discussion around parliamentary childcare gained momentum following an appeal made by Nationalist Party MP Adrian Delia. During his first speech of the new legislature, Delia called for greater support for MPs with young children, emphasising the difficulties faced in managing both parenting and parliamentary commitments.

Both Lovin Malta and Times of Malta reported on the development, noting the Speaker's proactive approach in surveying MPs. The move is seen as a step towards modernising parliamentary practices and making political roles more accessible to individuals with family responsibilities.

Nationalist Party MP Adrian Delia has welcomed the decision to explore a childminding service for Members of Parliament. This positive reaction follows his earlier parliamentary appeal for such a service, where he highlighted the challenges faced by MPs balancing parenting duties with their parliamentary work.