Thanks Trish, had a look at Rollercoaster and the amounts are sooooo varied. They seems to range from about €120 to €300 per week. At the higher end I would be paying the minder more than I would be left with. Which doesn't seem right as I'd be doing a full 39hr week to earn the same as the minder who would be doing just 20hrs. I'm also considering the various opportunity cost of being out at work (eg- would normally do my own painting, diy, cleaning etc) and would probably have to start paying someone.
I always thought when the kids were old enough I'd go back to work but it doesn't appear to be worth while!