Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Awarded Living Wage Accreditation

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has been formally recognised as an Accredited Living Wage Employer.

While all directly employed Council staff have received at least the Real Living Wage since April 2017, this accreditation means that workers regularly contracted to deliver services on behalf of the Council will also benefit from pay that better reflects the real cost of living, rather than the statutory minimum wage.

The accreditation follows a motion brought forward by Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Councillor Debbie Coyle and Councillor Dermot Browne in January 2026 and recognises the Council’s ongoing commitment to fairness, dignity at work and responsible employment practices.

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council was awarded its accreditation at the Living Wage Week Celebration 2026: Living Wage Movement 25 Year Anniversary on 11 November.

Welcoming the achievement, Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Councillor Debbie Coyle said:

“As one of the largest employers in the district, becoming an Accredited Living Wage Employer was very important to the Council to ensure that everyone who contributes to the delivery of services for our residents is paid a wage that reflects the real cost of living rather than the statutory minimum.

Fair pay improves morale, job satisfaction and financial security for workers and their families. Its benefits go beyond individual workplaces by helping to tackle in-work poverty, supporting local spending and contributing to stronger and more resilient communities. I would encourage other employers in the area to consider the positive impact that fair pay can have on both employees and local communities.”

The Real Living Wage is independently calculated based on the cost of living and is higher than the statutory minimum wage.