Arthur Morgan
Question:190 Mr. Morgan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her plans to increase the minimum wage; the details of such plans; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25563/03]
Vol. 573 No. 3
190 Mr. Morgan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her plans to increase the minimum wage; the details of such plans; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25563/03]
I signed a statutory order on 24 June 2003, the effect of which will be to increase the national minimum wage from €6.35 per hour to €7.00 per hour from 1 February 2004. This increase is in accordance with the recommendation of the social partners in the national agreement Sustaining Progress.
Question No. 191 answered with Question No. 119.