The Government is committed to introducing a national living wage by January 2026, beginning with an 80 cent increase to the minimum wage next year. But as businesses struggle with higher operating costs, should the increases go ahead?
Low Pay Commission understood to have recommended 80 cent increase per hour to the current rate
Low Pay Commission says below-minimum wage rates for some workers should be removed
New enterprise support package expected to be approved by Cabinet on Tuesday
Just a quarter all employees aged 15–19 were paid at rates below the minimum wage, ESRI research indicates
Opinion: Budget 2024 must compensate businesses in danger of being crushed by policy-driven labour cost increases
One-off measures might be worth paying closer attention to as modest budget package leaves little room for major tax reform
Implementation of industry-wide agreement had been held up by High Court action
People on lower pay work longer shifts at more unsocial times and are less likely to be unionised, report finds
Artists will get €250 a week in pilot scheme but many want to see it extended to all
Government did not oppose PBP motion but have ‘no intention of actually acting’, Boyd Barrett says
ESRI research assesses impact of minimum pay increases between 2016 and 2018
Mr Kelly said too many parties are ‘lying to the Irish people’ and there is a third option
Micheál Martin believes that middle-income earners will be best off as a result of changes
Tánaiste says Government seeking to have record 2.5m people in work in 2024
Study will examine whether special rate should be introduced for Dublin
Europe proposes minimum wage floor, ways to tackle in-work poverty
Research assesses impact of minimum wage increase in 2016
Budget shows Government’s determination to get Ireland through pandemic -Taoiseach
New hourly rate set at €10.20 will begin in January after decision by the Cabinet
Party leaders in bitter exchanges as spirit of acrimony endures
Letter sent to Government after unions withdrew from the commission
Taoiseach accuses Sinn Féin leader of using every opportunity to ‘tell untruths’
Ictu not prepared to sign up to a proposed increase of 10 cent per hour in rate
Report now likely to go to Government in September
Seen and Heard: Funds chase Perrigo over Irish tax, hotels down €200m on weddings
Minimum wage increase to come into effect in February
Ireland has the third-highest hourly national minimum wage rate in the EU
Regina Doherty to expand scope of planned legislation governing payment of wages
Donal de Buitléir says luck has played a part in getting him to the starting line for 40 years
High numbers of workers report verbal and physical abuse, and sexual harassment
Cabinet to hear proposals for 30c rise to set minimum wage for adults at €10.10 per hour
Low Pay Commission recommends rise of ‘about 30 cent per hour’ for adults
Legislation will ban employers from using tips to make up staff contractual wages
Micheál Martin claims Government’s ‘litany of failures’ have doubled child homelessness
Taoiseach insists legislation would result in gratuities being taxed
TD calls for emergency legislation to stop ‘greedy’ employers withholding money
ESRI research shows 50 cent increase in minimum wage reduced income inequality
An increase in the minimum wage in 2016 has succeeded in reducing wage inequality
Report says legislation could cause higher administration costs and be unenforceable
Standard rate band now close to 2008 level; self-employed and families with stay-at-home parent to enjoy greater tax cuts
Minister for Finance announces planned Government expenditure for next year
Most workers’ pay increases without having to move jobs, says ESRI study
Low Pay Commission expected to recommend 25c rise in report set for Minister
Business lobby says easing third-level funding crisis would be wiser use of fund
ESRI study found that women are twice as likely as men to be paid the minimum wage
ESRI study reveals extent of gender pay gap among lower income groups
New group to assess impact of eliminating private practice in public hospitals
Broader remit sees new title of Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection
Employer representatives on Low Pay Commission disagree with proposals
More than 120,000 workers would benefit from Low Pay Commission recommendation
Ictu report urges greater transparency in how pay packages are determined in Ireland
Au pairs have long benefited Irish families in need of affordable childcare. Now the law says they have full employment rights. Is that fair?
Reduction in number of State bodies compared to 2011 is 12-17, far from FG promise of 145
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Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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