Helping Working Parents

Posted on 13. Sep, 2018, in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Community, EconomyComments Off on Helping Working Parents

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A recent report by the ESRI showed that the cost of childcare is driving women out of the workforce with the cost of one child amounting to 20% of disposable income. Any added benefit from doing extra work is more than off set by the high cost of having to pay for childcare.

Miriam Gormally met with Eamon Murphy from Social Justice Ireland to find out how Ireland can create a more equitable working future for men and women and how we can help support those with children.