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The Gender Pay Gap in the Republic of Ireland and in Northern Ireland

Gender Pay Gap
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 April 
7,
 2021
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  By Dr Lisa Wilson

NERI Senior Economist, Dr Lisa Wilson wrote two NERI Report series documents last week on The Gender Pay Gap in the Republic of Ireland and in Northern Ireland.

The two NERI Reports provide an overview of the extent of The Gender Pay Gap in the Republic of Ireland and The Gender Pay Gap in Northern Ireland on an hourly, weekly and annual basis. It also covers how the gender pay gap varies by job and personal/household characteristics. 

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Dr Lisa Wilson

Lisa Wilson is a Senior Economist at the Nevin Economic Research Institute (NERI), where she carried out a broad range of work in areas related to labour market, income distribution, poverty, public expenditure, living standards, and well-being. Lisa is an Adjunct Associate Professor in University College Dublin's School of Business. 

Lisa's dedication to advancing the well-being of individuals and communities extends beyond her research role. She serves as an independent expert to the Minister for Economy in Northern Ireland, offering strategic guidance on initiatives related to 'good jobs'. In addition to her role at the NERI, Lisa is a former member of the Independent Fiscal Commission in Northern Ireland.

Lisa graduated with a Bsc Hons from Ulster University in 2007 and later pursued her postgraduate studies at Queen's University, Belfast. She holds a Ph.D. from Queen's University, focusing her research on income inequality and well-being.

Lisa is a proud Donegal native, and is deeply committed to the economic development and social progress of Northern Ireland and the North West.

Contact: [email protected].

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