Pay Transparency TrackerEU Directive 2023/970 · 27 member statesJoint Committee publishes report on pre, legislative scrutiny of General Scheme
The Joint Committee on Children and Equality published its report on pre, legislative scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024 on 9 October 2025. The committee’s report assesses the heads of the Scheme, including the proposed transposition of Article 5 of the EU Pay Transparency Directive, and makes recommendations on scope, impact assessment and definitions. The report follows public hearings held in July 2025 and written submissions from stakeholders. The committee agreed the report on 2 October 2025 and anticipates that the final Bill will be published in the Government’s Winter Legislative Programme 2025. Earlier: 2025, 06, 11, General Scheme referred to Joint Committee for pre, legislative scrutiny.
As of January 2025, the Irish government has published a draft that addresses some portions of the pay transparency requirements outlined in the Pay Transparency Directive. While there has been partial implementation through the General Scheme of the Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024 focusing on pre, employment pay transparency, a broader pay transparency bill is still under preparation and drafting. Several accounts indicate that Ireland has initiated steps towards compliance with the Pay Transparency Directive, although full transposition is not yet complete. The recent draft and partial implementation suggest a move towards enhanced pay transparency, with the government indicating that employers will not face penalties for delays in compliance. There is a divergence in reporting regarding the timeline for legislative progress, with some sources hinting at delays while others note that specific aspects have been adopted. While one account signals that the draft was published in April 2026, another implies that further updates will continue through 2025 as the bill evolves.
Recent external coverage of pay transparency transposition. Not confirmed legal status.
The call for a delay impacts the timeline for meeting the new pay transparency requirements.
The union's stance highlights concerns about fulfilling the EU Directive's obligations.
National implementing measures for Directive (EU) 2023/970 are published on EUR-Lex once a country adopts transposing legislation.
Comparison showing prior national law, EU directive requirements, and national transposition status.
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