Irishwomen hit hardest in EU by parenthood

Motherhood takes a bigger toll on Irish women than on women in the rest of Europe.

Irishwomen hit hardest in EU by parenthood
Tue, 18 Dec, 2012 - 00:00
Ann Cahill, Europe Correspondent

An OECD report has blamed steeper childcare costs and taxes for deterring mothers from working more.

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