Employment

Number of ‘bad jobs’ in Irish economy must be reduced, government told

National Economic and Social Council report says work needs to be made more attractive by improving the rights of workers to negotiate

Nesc report: “It would appear that there are specific sectors, notably wholesale and retail, accommodation and food services, and tourism and care, in which low pay and less favourable terms and conditions of employment are more prevalent.” Picture: RollingNews.ie

The cabinet has been told of the need to reduce the number of “bad jobs” in the economy, according to a new official report.

A report produced by the National Economic and Social Council (NESC) has warned that work needs to be made more attractive by improving the rights of workers to negotiate better pay and conditions with their employers.

NESC carries out official research for the government, and the report was approved by cabinet ...