eir, Ireland’s leading telecommunications provider, has today published its 2024 Gender Pay Gap Report, which shows that the gender pay gap has narrowed to 1.59%, significantly closing the gap and nearing complete closure since eir’s first report in 2021. eir remains dedicated to closing the gender pay gap by 2030, aligning with broader Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) objectives.
Since the publication of eir’s first Gender Pay Gap Report in 2021, the company’s Mean Pay Gap has decreased from 11.2% to 1.59%, reflecting a significant reduction of 9.6% over the past three years. This improvement is favourable when compared to the Irish Mean Gender Pay gap of 12.6%.
The decline in our Mean Pay Gap can be attributed to several factors, including enhanced gender balance, particularly in senior roles and those that attract higher overall reward. Additionally, it is significantly influenced by bonus payments that predominantly benefit the female workforce.
Meanwhile, the wider Senior leadership population in eir team shows a gender split of 42% female to 58% male, reflecting a gradual year-on-year improvement.
Since the initial gender pay gap report, eir has seen an increase in female representation in senior roles, alongside recruitment efforts in STEM and traditionally male-dominated areas such as engineering and technology. eir’s Senior Management Team comprises 46% female leaders, marking a significant achievement in advancing gender balance within the organisation.
Alongside the Gender Pay Gap report, eir is also launching its Diversity Equality & Inclusion (DE&I) Policy, and key initiatives include mentorship programmes and partnerships with educational institutions, strengthening its diverse talent pipeline.
Oliver Loomes, CEO of eir, “At eir, our purpose is to connect for a better Ireland and as part of our ESG strategy, we set a goal to eliminate the Gender Pay Gap entirely by 2030, supported by a clear and actionable plan. Our 2024 Gender Pay Gap Report highlights the significant progress we’ve made, reducing the gap to 1.59%—an almost 4% improvement from last year’s 5.51% and a 9.6% reduction since our first report in 2021.”
“This progress reflects our commitment to progress. By creating a workplace where opportunities are accessible to all, we are investing in the long-term sustainability of our workforce and ensuring that our business remains competitive and resilient.”
Sandra Donohue, Director of HR at eir, “As we publish our Gender Pay Gap Report this year, we are pleased to see a further reduction in the Mean Gender Pay Gap, which reflects the progress made on female representation, particularly in senior positions. We are making progress, and this makes us even more determined to continue our commitment to sustained action until we eliminate the Gender Pay Gap completely.
“Attracting female talent into non-traditional and STEM roles remains our long-term priority. We will continue to engage with the educational sector to inspire young people to consider the variety and breadth of career opportunities in STEM, whether that be in eir or other industries.
“We can only sustain this progress by ensuring we focus on gender diversity at all levels and that we are building a strong pipeline of female talent to fill future leadership roles. This year, we have introduced our Diversity, Equality & Inclusion policy and established formal action plans, providing a clear roadmap of initiatives to continue to ensure we are eir for all.”
A full link to the eir DE&I Policy 2024 can be found here: eir.ie/sustainability/
