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Low Pay Commission

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 October 2020

Wednesday, 7 October 2020

Questions (151)

Richard Bruton

Question:

151. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Social Protection if she has received a recommendation from the Low Pay Commission in respect of increases which should apply from January 2021. [29174/20]

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Written answers

The Low Pay Commission has statutory responsibility for the making of a recommendation regarding the national minimum hourly rate of pay.

I have received two reports from the Low Pay Commission this year regarding the National Minimum Wage, one on 17 July and one on 22 September. The September report was accompanied by correspondence outlining a majority recommendation from the Low Pay Commission that the National Minimum Wage be increased by 10 cents to €10.20 per hour.

The Government has decided to increase the National Minimum Wage by 10 cents to €10.20. This increase will take effect from 1 January 2021.

The two reports from the Low Pay Commission regarding the National Minimum Wage will now be published.

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