Ireland ranks 5th when it comes to closing the gender gap

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Ireland ranks 5th when it comes to closing the gender gap
 - On education, women still lag men, but the gap has narrowed, especially at the university level, where women outnumber men in nearly 100 countries.
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Ireland could be prepared to contribute more to EU budget

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Why Theresa May's customs union defeat could ultimately save her premiership

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