I propose to take Questions Nos. 159 and 160 together.
Table 1. Persons (%) in the labour force (employed and unemployed) with basic or above basic digital skills in Ireland and the EU:
|
2016
|
2017
|
European Union (28)
|
63
|
65
|
Ireland
|
50
|
55
|
Source: Eurostat
Table 2. Persons (%) in employment* with basic or above basic digital skills in Ireland and the EU:
-
|
2016
|
2017
|
European Union (28)
|
65
|
66
|
Ireland
|
54
|
58
|
Source: Eurostat
*In employment refers to those aged 25-64 who are employees, self-employed or family workers.
This material from Eurostat is based on the CSO ICT survey, which asks households and individuals questions on their access to ICT, e-skills and other related issues.