Labour market performance is uneven
The working age population has declined on the back of high emigration
Labour market participation is low
A large number of youth leave the education system without a qualification
Labour shortages have undermined business growth
Some indicators point to a high level of skills mismatch
Educational outcomes remain below OECD standards
A large share of the population lacks digital skills
Spending on active labour market policies has been low
Participation in active labour market policies needs strengthening
Public employment services have been underfunded
The effective tax rate on entering employment is high for lone parents and second earners
Early childhood education enrolment remains low
A large number of Roma children are not engaged in education
The minimum wage has converged to the median wage
Participation in adult learning remains negligible
Many jobseekers are not covered by unemployment benefits