Low-paid workers set for wages increase

Wage increases for the lower paid have been flagged for the new year, with more than 122,500 workers set to benefit after the Government indicated that it will back a recommendation by the Low Pay Commission.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny yesterday gave a veiled warning to the hospitality industry, in particular restaurant owners, not to hike up costs for customers if wages are increased.

A report by the Low Pay Commission states that there would be little to no effects on job numbers if the minimum wage was increased from €8.65 to €9.15.