Kilkenny County Council’s gender pay gap revealed in annual report
The pay gap between women and men widened slightly in the last year
Kilkenny County Council has published its Gender Pay Gap Report, highlighting the percentage between what men and women are paid on average in the organisation, irrespective of roles or levels.
The 2025 report indicates a mean gender pay gap reflecting that on average, females are paid 1.19% more than males while the median range of pay for females is 8.93% higher than that of male employees.
This is a slight increase in the pay gap towards females from 2024 when the mean gap was 0.8% and the median range stood at 7%.
Employers with more than 50 employees in Ireland are required to publish their gender pay gap data before the end of 2025 and within five months of their reference date. Kilkenny County Council and all local authorities nationwide have June 30, 2025 as this date.
Commenting on the publication of the report, the Council’s Chief Executive, Lar Power, said: “We are committed to fostering and maintaining an open and inclusive workplace community at Kilkenny County Council and to addressing any workplace barriers to equality.”
“Our employees have equal opportunities for recognition and career development and are treated fairly and equitably. Many equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives and supports are already in place, and we will continue to work in this area.”
“The work of local authorities is integral to everyone’s life in Ireland. Our staff are key to the development of communities across County Kilkenny. As an employer, Kilkenny County Council strives to offer a positive and supporting environment for all our employees,” he concluded.
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