by Louise Doyle
WOMEN occupy higher paid roles in Donegal County Council, according to findings contained in its Gender Pay Gap Report.
The report, published yesterday, highlights the percentage difference between what men and women are paid on average in the organisation, irrespective of roles or levels.
The 2024 report shows a Gender Pay Gap of -1.95 per cent.
Donegal County Council has stressed that the figure does not mean that males are paid less than females for doing the same job, but it does indicate that, on average, females occupy higher paid roles than males.
Donegal County Council employs a workforce of approximately 1,214 employees.
In the case of Donegal County Council, the Mean Gender Pay Gap shows that the mean rate of pay for females is 1.95 per cent higher than the mean rate of pay for males.
The Median Gender Pay Gap shows that the median rate of pay for females is 14.90 per cent higher than the median rate of pay for males.
Approximately 17 per cent of all Donegal County Council’s employees on June 30, 2024 were working part-time. Of these, 71 per cent were male and 29 per cent were female.
On June 30, 2024, 11 per cent of the council’s employees were employed on temporary contracts. Of these 74 per cent were male and 26 per cent were female.
These contracts include temporary/seasonal employees such as beach lifeguards and general operatives, as well as staff across the wide range of disciplines within the organisation.
The report highlights how Donegal is also spatially unique with the longest coastline in the State, sharing 93 per cent of its land boundary with the North and seven per cent with the Republic.
As such, Donegal’s natural functional area transcends its land boundary with the North with substantial movement and interactions of citizens, goods and activities taking place across the region.
Employers with more than 150 employees in Ireland are required to publish their gender pay gap data before the end of 2024 and within six months of their reference date.
Donegal County Council and all local authorities in the country have June 30, 2024 as the reference date.
Cahal Moss, human resources manager, said publishing the gender pay gap data helps reinforce the council’s 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.
“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 offers flexible and family friendly arrangements, blended working, and great career progression and education opportunities.”
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