Longford County Council publishes 2025 Gender Pay Gap Report

Longford County Council has 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 1.31%.  This figure reflects the fact on average at the present time, females occupy slightly higher paid roles than males.

Employers with more than 250 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. Longford County Council and all local authorities in the country have 30 June 2025 as the reference date.

Commenting following the publication of the report, Paddy Mahon, Chief Executive said: “We are committed to fostering and maintaining an open and inclusive workplace community at Longford 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 continue to work in this area.”

Paddy added: “The work of local authorities is integral to everyone’s life in Ireland. Our employees are key to the development of communities across Longford. As an employer, Longford 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. Longford County Council is a fantastic place to work, and we encourage anyone looking for a job in Longford County Council to visit www.longfordcoco.ie or check out  to see what we have to offer.”

The Council’s Gender Pay Gap report can be found here: Gender Pay Gap Report 2025