Government departments to work together to tackle gender pay gap

A number of government departments are to work together to address the gender pay gap which stands at 13.9% in Ireland against an EU average of 16.7%.

Government departments to work together to tackle gender pay gap

Justice and Equality Minister Charlie Flanagan and Junior Equality Minister David Stanton yesterday announced the launch of a public consultation on tackling pay inequality between the sexes. Employers, trade unions, educational institutions, and the public will have six weeks from August 14 to make a submission.

This process will take place in conjunction with the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation, which will co-ordinate engagement with the private sector, including wage surveys.

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