Minimum wage rises by 80c per hour from January 1

The increase moves closer to a new national living wage, worth 60% of median earnings by January 2026.

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (Ictu) has said progress must be made towards a national living wage in 2025, as the current minimum wage rises by 80c per hour to €13.50 from Wednesday.

About 200,000 workers will benefit from the increase, which will add about €1,600 to a full-time worker's annual earnings before tax. The increase moves closer to a new national living wage, worth 60% of median earnings by January 2026.