by Kate Heaney
THE report on Gender Pay Gaps in Donegal County Council, published this week, shows that on average females occupy higher paid roles in the council than males.
The report highlights the percentage difference between what men and women are paid on average in the organisation, irrespective of roles or levels.
While the report, based on salaries on June 30 this year, does not indicate male employees are paid less it does show a Gender Pay Gap of -3.63 per cent in 2023.
The figures can be confusing as they are based on average earnings in different sectors with no actual salary amounts earned, stated in the report.
At the end of June this year Donegal County Council’s entire staff of 1,240 people, comprised 71 per cent male and 29 per cent female.
Of these 83 per cent were full-time while 17 per cent were part-time.
The full staff are broken down into job categories which were General Services 35 per cent; Management and Administration 33 per cent;
Professional and Technical 21 per cent and the Fire service at 11 per cent.
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.
Commenting following the publication of the report, Cahal Moss HR Manager with the local authority said: “Publishing our gender pay gap data helps to reinforce our focus on supporting an open and inclusive workplace at Donegal 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. 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 that working in local government gives people the opportunity to play a key role in the positive development of their county and community.
“As an employer, Donegal County Council is committed to providing a positive and supportive environment for employees. The Council offer flexible and family friendly arrangements, blended working, and great career progression and education opportunities.
“We strive to encourage females into more leadership roles and have a number of employees participating in tailored programmes such as Cooperation Ireland’s ‘Women in Leadership – Building Your Potential’ programme,” he added.
The local authority is encouraging anyone looking for a job to visit their website www.donegalcoco.ie to find out more about the work they do.
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