Bruton: Proposed 50c increase to minimum wage a good compromise

Jobs Minister Richard Bruton has said that says the proposed 50c per hour hike in the minimum wage is a balanced compromise.

Jobs Minister Richard Bruton has said that says the proposed 50c per hour increase in the minimum wage is a balanced compromise.

Unions have called it too little and wanted a hike of €1 or more, but businesses say that is a cost they cannot afford.