Gender Pay Gap Information Bill 2019: Report and Final Stages
Dail Éireann — 2021-05-19
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Kathleen Funchion (SF), Carlow-Kilkenny

With respect, I disagree with the Minister. The reason for this legislation is that women are already discriminated against in many workplaces. Many people do not believe it still happens in 2021 but there are a huge number of workplaces where a woman is paid less than a man for doing the exact same job. Women are already discriminated against in this regard and I do not accept that my amendments would somehow lead to further discrimination because they are being identified by gender. That is already happening. These provisions would give us an opportunity to obtain data for further research and further possible legislation. It will be a missed opportunity if the Minister does not accept the amendments.

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Sitting date: 2021-05-19