Compared to before the pandemic people are working two fewer hours per week.
More people are working now than ever before, but are working fewer hours.
A new report from the Department of Finance shows people are working two hours less per week than before the pandemic.
More women are now in employment, and it's thought this is because of more flexible working conditions but childcare costs remain a significant barrier.
The report also shows Ireland had the second strongest labour market recovery in all of Europe post Covid.
CEO of FRS Recruitment, Laois' Colin Donnery says this feels perception based:
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