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03/07/2001
MINIMUM WAGE INCREASED IN IRELAND
TÁNAISTE Mary Harney said that the increase in the National Minimum Wage (NMW), which came into effect on Sunday, is the first of two increases to the national minimum wage agreed by the social partners and accepted by the Irish Government as part of the Programme for Prosperity and Fairness.
Ireland’s National Minimum Wage Act, 2000 came into effect on 1st April last year and introduced a National Minimum Wage for the first time in Ireland. Many low paid workers have benefited from its introduction, particularly women, young people and part-time workers.
As from Sunday the NMW has been increased to IR£4.70 (€5.97) per hour, and from 1st October, 2002 the NMW will increase to £5.00 (€6.35) per hour.
The Tánaiste added: "Labour Inspectors will be visiting employments over the coming weeks to ensure compliance with the increased rate".
(MB)
Ireland’s National Minimum Wage Act, 2000 came into effect on 1st April last year and introduced a National Minimum Wage for the first time in Ireland. Many low paid workers have benefited from its introduction, particularly women, young people and part-time workers.
As from Sunday the NMW has been increased to IR£4.70 (€5.97) per hour, and from 1st October, 2002 the NMW will increase to £5.00 (€6.35) per hour.
The Tánaiste added: "Labour Inspectors will be visiting employments over the coming weeks to ensure compliance with the increased rate".
(MB)
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