As a result, Ireland’s overall gender equality score has fallen by 1.3 points to 73.0 since 2020 – the largest decline among the EU’s 27 countries. The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) released the figures on Tuesday. “Over the years, the EU has made progress towards gender equality, but we are also aware that it is not enough, and gains are fragile,” said EIGE director Carlien Scheele. “Today, only Sweden, with a score above 80 points in the index, is inching closer to gender equality. But EIGE, the EU’s gender equality watchdog, said gender inequalities in Ireland are “pronounced” in the workplace, where the country ranks 12th in the bloc.

Source: Irish Independent October 24, 2023 15:58 UTC