The increase is more than twice the predicted rate of inflation for 2023.
The increase would affect thousands across Ireland.
The proposal will mean that those working 39 hours a week would earn an additional €54.60 per week from the start of 2024. The government aims to have the living wage implemented by 2026 and have committed to increasing minimum wage by that date.Currently there are around 165,000 people earning the National Minimum Wage, a group disproportionately made up of women, young people, people with disabilities and migrant workers.Younger people, those aged 17, 18 and 19, currently earn 70%, 80% and 90% of the minimum wage respectively.
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