Date: 28 Nov 2025
Donegal County Council publishes 2025 Gender Pay Gap Report
Donegal County Council has today 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 0.94%. This figure reflects the fact that the mean gender pay gap is broadly on par for males and females.
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. Donegal County Council and all local authorities in the country have 30 June 2025 as the reference date.
Commenting following the publication of the report, Cahal Moss said: “We are committed to fostering and maintaining an open and inclusive workplace community at Donegal 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."
Cahal Moss added: “The work of local authorities is integral to everyone’s life in Ireland. Our staff are key to the development of communities across Donegal. As an employer, Donegal 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. Donegal County Council] is a fantastic place to work, and we encourage anyone looking for a job in Donegal to visit our website here or check out www.localgovernmentjobs.ie to see what we have to offer.”
The Council’s Gender Pay Gap report can be found here
