Sinead Desmond co-host of TV3 Ireland AM has left the channel following pay difference between her and her male co-hosts, Alan Hughes and Mark Cagney. Sinead Desmond has been host of the long running morning show for 11 years, while Mark Cagney has been host since it started in 1999. Alan Hughes join the programming 15 years ago. Sinead is likely to take her case to court. Possibly for unfair dismissal and pay equality.
The RTɠGender Pay Review has concluded. It shows a higher number of men in higher position in the organization, while women tend to be paid 4% less then their male counter parts. The report suggests that RTɠshould employ a system of positive discrimination in roles which are more traditionally male or female appointees. It also suggests a better multicultural approach to the hiring process. The report has been criticize because it did not look at high level pay for presenters.