Work begins on developing minimum wage 'that makes sense for Ireland'

Terms of reference agreed to allow the Low Pay Commission formally begin research

If legislated, a living wage would see minimum wage workers move from €10.10 to €12.30 an hour. Picture: Press Association

Work has formally begun on implementing a living wage for low-paid workers.

Following a request from the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Leo Varadkar, the Low Pay Commission has commenced work on examining how Ireland can move towards a living wage which would see the lowest-paid workers move from €10.10 per hour to €12.30.