Submission on the European Semester and Ireland’s National Reform Programme 2024

Published: Monday, March 11, 2024

Key to tackling structural gender inequalities is government investment in public services and social infrastructure. This is necessary for advancing women’s equality in Ireland and for the evolution of our society into a fair and equitable one. The National Reform Programme 2024 (NRP) must lay the groundwork for a significant, sustainable and ongoing investment in public services and social infrastructure. It must ensure a balanced, inclusive and green plan for the future by shifting the focus from propping up low-paid work to supporting decent, well-paid jobs. Crucially, policy and economic decisions must be gender- and equality-proofed to ensure that public spending delivers public good for all.

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