Cavan County Council publishes gender pay gap report
Gap has 'narrowed' locally.
Cavan County Council has published its Gender Pay Gap Report for 2024, with the latest pay data showing the local authority’s median gender pay gap has narrowed.
The gender pay gap is the difference in the average hourly wage of men and women across a workforce. Employers with more than 250 employees in Ireland are now required to publish their gender pay gap data.
The 2024 report shows a Gender Pay Gap of 3.26% (mean) and -10.07% (median), compared with a mean pay gap of -0.94% and a median of -14.23% in 2023.
Publishing our gender pay gap data helps to reinforce our focus on supporting an open and inclusive workplace at Cavan 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.
Chief Executive of Cavan County Council, Mr Eoin Doyle, welcomed the publication of the report, saying: “Cavan County Council is not only a major employer in the region, but also occupies an important leadership role in the community.
As such, our commitment to reducing the gender pay gap is unwavering, both in our desire to ensure equitable treatment of our staff, and in our firm hope that other employers in the region will follow suit.
“Our staff, whom I am honoured to call colleagues, are deeply rooted in our communities and represent Cavan County Council with great pride.
“We owe it to them to ensure that every staff member feels appreciated equally by the Council and is assured fair access to opportunities for professional development and growth,” added Mr Doyle.
Cavan County Council employs over 500 employees across service divisions including housing and building, roads, transport and safety, development management, community development, enterprise support, environmental protection and climate action, recreation and amenity, agriculture and education and emergency services.
Working in local government is an extremely fulfilling, rewarding, and impactful career.
Cavan County Council promotes a culture of inclusivity, equality, and diversity, and provides a stimulating and challenging work environment, with excellent career opportunities.
To view Cavan County Council’s Gender Pay Gap Report 2024, visit www.cavancoco.ie/genderpaygap