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<p>Laura Bambrick, social policy officer with the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, said that there was “no evidence” that pay increases to a small percentage of the working population — those on minimum wage — would fuel “wage-spiral inflation”.</p>

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ICTU: 'Fallacy' to suggest minimum wage rise will lead to more business closures
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<p>Navigating the bureaucratic maze after a bereavement is complex, time-consuming and risks causing upset. In the UK, everything from a pension to a library card can be cancelled with a single phone call or online form.</p>

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<p>Advocacy groups including ICTU, Social Justice Ireland, and Age Action, say the proposed delaying of State pension would harm younger and poorer people most, and could contribute to cumulative disadvantage. Picture: PA</p>

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