Low Pay Commission to examine women on the minimum wage

The Low Pay Commission is set to examine the number of women on the minimum wage.

In its latest tranche of work the body is asking members of the public to make submissions on wages being paid to female workers here.

CSO data shows 56% of those on the lowest legal rate of pay are women.

Minister for Business and Employment Ged Nash has said there appears to be a pattern of low pay in particular sectors.

“We found through CSO documentation, that are widely available, that there is not just a preponderance of woman who are on rate of the national minimum wage,” said Nash.

“But, that they are concentrated as well on a range of different sectors like accommodation, hospitality, retail and care work. So we need to look at those particular sections very closely.”