News - Minimum wage
Calls for minimum wage to be extended
Earlier this week, the Government voted against Labour’s National Minimum Wage (Inclusion of Young Persons, Apprentices and Interns) Bill.
Dec 19, 2025 17:27
Final decisions being made ahead of Budget
It looks like the government is going to accept the Low Pay Commission's recommendation of a €1.40 increase to the minimum wage - bringing it to €12.70.
Oct 9, 2023 17:22
Local TD calls on Government to support business owners
Speaking in the Dáil on Tuesday, Deputy MacSharry said it was widely accepted that the minimum wage increase was vital for workers but that employers shouldn't be made take the brunt of the expense alone.
Oct 4, 2023 15:18
Government to consider calls to abolish sub-minimum wage
At the moment people under the age of 20 can be paid less than €11.30 an hour.
Jan 11, 2023 16:25Shannonside Newsletter
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