Gender pay gap at Limerick council falls further

MEN EMPLOYED by Limerick City and County Council are paid an average of almost 4% more than their female counterparts, new figures have revealed.

Limerick City and County Council has published its gender pay gap report for 2023 which shows that on average, males are paid 3.88% more than females.

However, the report shows the median rate of pay for females is 5.61% higher than the median rate of pay for males.

Employers with more than 250 employees in Ireland are now required to publish their gender pay gap data - the difference in the average hourly wage of men and women across a workforce.

The latest council report includes an analysis of pay during the 12 months leading up to June 30, 2023.

Limerick City and County Council employs a workforce of nearly 1500 employees.

According to the 21-page report, nearly two thirds (59%) of the workforce at the local authority are male compared to 41% being female.

Of those employed by the council, 86% are in full-time positions while 14% work part-time.

Commenting following the publication of the gender pay gap report, Dr Pat Daly, chief executive of Limerick City and County Council welcomed the improvement in the mean gender pay gap figure when compared to 2022.

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​“Issues of gender pay differences are important, not only to the workplace but also to wider society. Local authorities are at the forefront of delivering services to our citizens. 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.”

Dr Daly says he and his senior management team will examine what the gender pay gap figures can tell them about the organisation and that this will help inform future action plans.

“We will work with our colleagues across the sector to share best practice and will continue to monitor these trends over time and look forward to next year’s figures,” he stated.

“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. We continue to be 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,” he added.