The new rules, which must be transposed into law in EU member states, aim to eliminate pay secrecy. Business lobby group Ibec has called on Enterprise Minister Peter Burke to confirm that the transposition of the pay transparency directive will be delayed, arguing businesses have not been given enough time to prepare. Photo: CollinsNews in 90 seconds - Monday, March 2The letter from senior officials at Ictu said “11th-hour lobbying” by employer groups should not be allowed to undermine the EU pay transparency directive. “We urge you to ensure that history does not repeat itself, and commit to a full and timely implementation of the pay transparency directive,” the letter added. Last month, Ibec said it noted with “significant concern” the absence of the pay transparency bill from the Government’s legislative priority list.

Source: Irish Independent March 02, 2026 19:01 UTC