A new study shows that 16,000 of those could be attracted back to work with the right support. The study shows that 218,000 women in Ireland are deemed to be on ‘home duties’ with a potential for 16,000 of them to join the workforce. Nikki Gallagher from Solas says women at home are gaining new skills every day. "They have budgetary skills, they have event management, they have time management skills. Solas says support needs to be in place to attract women back to work including flexible working models, further education and training, apprenticeships and returner programmes.

Source: Irish Examiner May 01, 2019 12:33 UTC