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Implementation Of Living Wage By 2026 A 'Hard Commitment'

Monday, 20 June 2022 11:31

As it stands, the living wage is set to become €12.17 an hour.

The decision to convert the minimum wage to the living wage is a 'hard commitment.'

That's according to Junior Minister for Employment Damien English, who says while the amount may change, the minimum an employee can be paid will be 60% of the median wage by 2026.

As it stands, the living wage is set to become €12.17 per hour, up from the current €10.50 rate.

The Meath-West Fine Gael TD says the government is looking at long-term changes:

But Mullingar Chamber is worried about the impact such a measure will have on businesses.

Ashling Coleman says many firms are already struggling with increased costs:

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