Political scientist says Taoiseach's claim that minimum wage workers are 'middle class' is 'odd'

Latest: A political scientist has said Leo Varadkar's claim that some minimum wage workers are "middle class" is "odd".

Update 11.16pm A political scientist has said Leo Varadkar's claim that some minimum wage workers are "middle class" is "odd".

The Taoiseach told TV3's Vincent Browne last night that he would include minimum wage workers whose annual salary is under €20,000 in his definition.