Irish gender pay gap much lower than EU average
A European Commission survey has reportedly found that Ireland compares favourably with other EU countries when it comes to the pay gap between men and women.
Reports this morning say the research has found that Irish women earned an average of 9% less than men in 2005, a significant reduction on the 20% difference recorded in 1995.
The EU average is 15%, with Cyprus and Estonia having the largest pay gaps at 25%.
The EC is blaming a "glass ceiling" that prevents women from getting top jobs, as well as the fact that more women tend to end up in low-skilled jobs and tend to take on more family responsibilities.
