Working mothers in NI more like to be part-time compared to Republic
Mothers in Northern Ireland are more likely to work part-time than their counterparts in the Republic of Ireland, a study has found.
The research shows working mothers in Republic of Ireland are more dependant on formal childcare, whereas in Northern Ireland there's a greater reliance on family and friends. Children in both jurisdictions are entitled to free, term-time pre-school care, which have very high levels of take-up. The ESRI noted that extensions in the hours of universal pre-school provision have been implemented in the rest of the UK but not yet in Northern Ireland.The study also found that a child's home environment has greater influence on their development than attending early education and care.
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