Visit of the Irish Department of Children, Equality, Integration and Youth

As part of Eurofound’s visitors programme, and ongoing, close relationship with the Irish Government, Eurofound hosted a delegation from the Irish Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY).

With an introduction by Ivailo Kalfin, Executive Director of Eurofound, Eurofound presented its research work, findings and analysis to a delegation of 12 colleagues from DCEDIY. Over the course of the morning, a number of topics  were explored. In addition to learning more from the DCEDIY team about their work, Eurofound highlighted pertinent results from its work programme.

• Eurofound’s contribution to EU Presidencies
• The work of DCEDIY
• Inequalities in working life  
• Highlights from the Agency’s Living and Working in the EU e-survey
• The challenges facing persons with disabilities    
• The situation for young people in Europe
• The Child Guarantee