Longford councillor says minimum wage increase 'too big' for businesses

Oct 8, 2025 13:25

By Shannonside News

Longford councillor says minimum wage increase 'too big' for businesses

The minimum wage is set go up by 65c to €14.15 per hour.

A Longford councillor says the increase in the minimum wage in Budget 2026 was too big. The minimum wage is set go up by 65c to €14.15 per hour. Fianna Fáil Councillor and local businessman Seamus Butler says the increase will have a knock-on effect:

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