Pensions at a Glance 2013 - Highlights for Ireland

Old-age poverty is relatively low and publicly-provided services contribute substantially to maintain adequate living standards of the elderly.Pension replacement rates for future retirees are among the lowest in the OECD, so additional private savings will be necessary to fill the retirement savings gap...

Prevention and value for money in health spending must remain a priority for Ireland, says OECD Health at a Glance report

Ireland continues to make substantive headway in improving health outcomes, but more can be done in reducing risk-factors for major diseases and improving value-for-money in health spending, according to a new OECD report.

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Report: Local Job Creation: How employment and training agencies can help - Ireland

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Economic Survey of Ireland 2013

OECD's 2013 Economic Survey of Ireland examines recent economic developments, policies and prospects. This issue's special chapters cover youth employment and innovation.

Irish recovery underway, but more inclusive growth and job creation needed, says OECD

Ireland’s economy is now showing encouraging signs of recovery from the financial crisis, but more must be done to reinvigorate growth and create the jobs that will get the country back to full health, according to the OECD.

OECD Secretary-General in Dublin to present the Economic Survey of Ireland (12th September 2013)

Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, will be in Dublin on 12th September 2013 to present, alongside Mr. Eamon Gilmore, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ireland, the 2013 OECD Economic Survey of Ireland.

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Transitions in and out of unemployment among young people in the Irish recession

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OECD Health Data 2013 - Country Notes

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