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Female educational attainment ‘not reflected in politics’ in Ireland

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It is time that the percentage of Irish women attaining high levels of education is reflected in decision making roles in politics and business, the head of the EU Commission representation in Ireland told an event held in Dublin tonight.

Barbara Nolan noted that over 36 per cent of Irish women have a third level education, well above the EU average. “It’s time to really work out how to make that figure translate into decision making roles,” she said.

We invite you to read the full article published December 3, 2013

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It is time that the percentage of Irish women attaining high levels of education is reflected in decision making roles in politics and business, the head of the EU Commission representation in Ireland told an event held in Dublin tonight.

Barbara Nolan noted that over 36 per cent of Irish women have a third level education, well above the EU average. “It’s time to really work out how to make that figure translate into decision making roles,” she said.

We invite you to read the full article published December 3, 2013

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