Implementation of the EU Pay Transparency Directive in Ireland: Where do things stand?
Mar 2026
We discuss the current status of Ireland’s phased approach to implementing the EU Pay Transparency Directive.
Read MorePay Transparency and Gender Pay Gap Reporting
The EU Pay Transparency Directive is due to be transposed into Irish law by June 2026. The Pay Transparency Directive will mean an increase in employee and employee representative involvement in pay equity and it contains potentially onerous requirements to conduct equal pay assessments. It will undoubtedly lead to an increase in the profile of equal pay and pay transparency across EU member states and likely lead to a rise in equal pay claims. In preparation for the implementation of the Directive, employers should examine their existing pay practices and take steps to address any issues at an early stage.
Since 2025, mandatory gender pay gap (GPG) reporting is a legal requirement for employers with 50 or more employees and the deadline for publishing a GPG report is in November. Employers in scope must report the GPG within their organisation and identify the reasons for differences and the measures (if any) being taken or proposed to be taken to eliminate or reduce such differences.
Our expert team is on hand not only to advise you on the existing GPG reporting requirements to ensure compliance with the legislation, but to guide you through essential preparatory steps for the implementation of the EU Pay Transparency Directive.