Fermanagh and Omagh District Council workforce data for the year ending January 2026 shows 57 per cent of employees from a Catholic background and 35 per cent from a Protestant background.

An Ulster Unionist Peer has called for greater clarity on the figures, particularly for senior positions, and urged the council to ensure it does not become a cold house for Protestants.

The annual Fair Employment Monitoring Return submitted to the Equality Commission recorded that 61 per cent of job applicants came from a Catholic background and 24 per cent from a Protestant background.

Women accounted for 53 per cent of new appointments, compared to 29 per cent the previous year, and now represent 47 per cent of the overall workforce.

Internal promotions showed 73 per cent of successful candidates from a Catholic background and 18 per cent from a Protestant background, though the council noted this involved only 11 employees.

The council stated that its workforce composition is broadly reflective of the district population, citing 2021 Census data showing 64 per cent Catholic and 31 per cent Protestant.

The council confirmed it is an equal opportunities employer and reviews its employment policies every three years.