Plans for the living wage could be pushed back by Government, due to international trade tensions says a Senator representing the Shannonside Northern Sound area.
Almost 195 thousand workers are earning the minimum wage here, which is currently 13 euro 50 an hour.
It was announced by the previous government the national minimum wage would be replaced by a living wage from 2026.
Labour's Workers Rights Spokesperson and Sligo Leitrim Senator Nessa Cosgrove thinks ministers need to honour their word: