The National Women’s Council of Ireland is launching its pre-Budget submission this morning.
From the launch…
“I have spent €80,000 on childcare to date” Linda Brennan, of Symantec #Budget360 – we need a Scandinavian childcare model!
— Womenscouncilireland (@NWCI) September 14, 2015
“Well educated women are forced out of the workforce because they cannot afford childcare” Linda Brennan #Budget360 — Womenscouncilireland (@NWCI) September 14, 2015
Key fact: 50% of women workers earn €20,000 or less #Budget360
— Womenscouncilireland (@NWCI) September 14, 2015
Key fact: 63% of lone parents experienced material deprivation in 2014 #Budget360
— Womenscouncilireland (@NWCI) September 14, 2015
National Women’s Council of Ireland
Childcare, Violence against Women, Decent Work: Turn it around for women in Budget 2016