According to new research entitled “Caring and Unpaid Work in Ireland” published today by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission and the ESRI, 45% of women and 29% of men provide care for others on a daily basis.

Adults in Ireland spend an average of 16 hours per week on caring and 14.5 hours on housework, with the time spent on care and housework combined is the third highest in the EU.

Broadcaster, fashion designer and carers advocate Brendan Courtney, and Emily Logan, Chief Commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission joined Ivan in studio to express their shock at some of the findings.