Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag Ireland’s Low Pay Commission recommends a 5% minimum wage hike to €14.15–€14.17, affecting 200,000 workers.

flag Ireland’s Low Pay Commission has recommended a 5% increase to the national minimum wage, raising it to €14.15–€14.17 per hour, up from €13.50. flag If adopted, the change would boost weekly pay by about €25 for minimum wage workers, resulting in an annual income of roughly €28,700. flag The increase would affect up to 200,000 workers, many of whom are women, younger employees, and people with disabilities. flag The government typically follows the Commission’s advice. flag However, business groups warn that rising labor costs—already up 35% over five years—could strain small firms, potentially leading to job losses or closures, prompting calls for temporary tax relief.

4 Articles