Labour promises to introduce living wage of €11.30 p/h

The Labour Party has announced its plans to increase the minimum wage of €9.15 to a “living wage” of €11.30 per hour, over the next five years.

Labour promises to introduce living wage of €11.30 p/h
Tue, 09 Feb, 2016 - 13:21

By Daniel McConnell, Political Editor

The Labour Party has announced its plans to increase the minimum wage of €9.15 to a “living wage” of €11.30 per hour, over the next five years.

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