Dr. Iris Elliot warns of a lack of comparable data on women's pay and workforce participation between Ireland and Northern Ireland post-Brexit.

A senior human rights academic, Dr Iris Elliot, warns of a lack of comparable data north and south of the border post-Brexit. Speaking at the launch of a study comparing women's pay and participation in the workforce, Elliot states that Ireland should be the first EU country to develop a data strategy on equality and consider adding an all-island aspect. Since Brexit, Northern Ireland is no longer participating in European surveys or data work, resulting in an absence of comparable data.

April 14, 2024
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