At a glance
- The Department of Children, Disability and Equality has announced the launch of the public-facing component of Ireland’s central Gender Pay Gap Portal.
- The public can now view the gender pay gaps of Irish employers who have voluntarily signed up to the portal.
- Mandatory reporting via the portal is expected to be introduced this year.
Gender pay gap reporting in Ireland is governed by the Gender Pay Gap Information Act 2021 and associated regulations, which require in-scope employers to publish annual data on pay disparities between male and female employees. Since 2025, all employers with 50 or more employees have been required to make the information available on their own website or another publicly accessible source.
The development of a centralised reporting portal is intended to enhance transparency and accessibility by consolidating this information in a single location. Employers in scope have had the opportunity to voluntarily add data on their gender pay gap to the portal since November 2025.
Launch of the public-facing portal
Norma Foley, the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality formally launched the public side of the Gender Pay Gap Portal on 18 June 2026.
The portal allows members of the public to view, compare and analyse gender pay gap data submitted by employers. The data is presented in a standardised format and may be filtered by reference to year, sector and company size. Further breakdowns are available for part-time and temporary employees, as well as a breakdown for bonus pay.
The government has indicated that legislative amendments will require all in-scope employers to submit their reports to the portal as part of the 2026 reporting cycle.
Looking ahead
Employers should proactively monitor developments and ensure compliance with upcoming mandatory reporting obligations, while considering broader strategic and reputational impacts.
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