Government to examine introduction of living wage, Taoiseach says

Government to examine introduction of living wage, Taoiseach says
Taoiseach Micheal Martin (Julien Behal/PA)

The Government is to examine the introduction of a statutory living wage to tackle income inequality, Taoiseach Micheal Martin has said.

A living wage is the amount considered necessary to provide an acceptable standard of living.

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