Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council publishes 2025 Gender Pay Gap Report

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has today (28 November 2025) published its Gender Pay Gap Report, highlighting the percentage difference between what men and women are paid on average in the organisation, irrespective of roles or levels.

The 2025 report shows a Gender Pay Gap of -2.37% (mean) and -13.21% (median). This figure reflects the fact that female employees earn 2.37% more than male employees, and the median rate of pay for females is 13.21% higher than the median rate for males.

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. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and all local authorities in the country have 30 June 2025 as the reference date.

Commenting following the publication of the report, Frank Curran, Chief Executive said:

“We are committed to fostering and maintaining an open and inclusive workplace community at Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown 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. We also operate a number of equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives and supports. This includes flexible working arrangements, blended working, health and wellbeing programmes, and leadership development initiatives.”

Frank Curran, Chief Executive added:

“The work of local authorities is integral to everyone’s life in Ireland. Our staff are key to the development of communities across Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. As an employer, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council strives to offer a positive and supportive environment for all our employees. This includes great learning and development and career progression opportunities, blended working, flexible and family-friendly arrangements. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is a fantastic place to work, and we encourage anyone looking for a job in to visit https://www.dlrcoco.ie/careers     or check out www.localgovernmentjobs.ie to see what we have to offer.”

The Council’s Gender Pay Gap report can be found below.