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The gender pay gap report for Longford County Council was published in December for the 2023 year.
It highlighted the percentage difference between what men and women are paid on average in the organisation, irrespective of roles or levels.
The 2023 report shows a gender pay gap of -3.02%. This figure reflects the fact that on average at the present time, females occupy higher paid roles than males.
Gender pay gap reporting
Employers with more than 250 employees in Ireland are required to publish their gender pay gap data before the end of 2023 and within six months of their reference date.
Longford County Council and all local authorities in the country chose 30 June 2023 as the reference date.
The report shows on 30 June 2023 the mean gender pay gap for Longford County Council was -3.02%, with the median gender pay gap being -16.70%.
The mean gender pay gap shows that, on average, females are paid 3% more than males.
The median gender pay gap shows that the median rate of pay for females is 16.7% higher than the median rate of pay for males. This figure reflects the fact that on average at the present time, females occupy higher paid roles than males.
Total employee headcount
In the first quartile (lower pay band), 64.08% of employees were male and 35.92% were female. In the second quartile, 76.47% were male and 23.53% were female.
In the third quartile, 36.27% were male and 63.73% were female and in the fourth quartile (highest pay band) 54.37% were male and 45.63% were female.
Following the publication of the report, Longford County Council chief executive Paddy Mahon said: “Publishing our gender pay gap data helps to reinforce our focus on supporting an open and inclusive workplace at Longford County Council.
"Our organisation is a place where all employees have the same opportunities for recognition and career development and are treated fairly and equitably at work."
He also stated they are committed to addressing workplace barriers to equality and creating an open and inclusive workplace community.
“Many equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives and supports are already in place, and we will continue to work in this area,” said Paddy.
The Longford County Council gender pay gap report 2023 is available to read in full on the website and may be found in the policy and publications page under the ‘Your Council’ section.
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