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#520 Minimum Wage Increase: Workers Win, Businesses Lose?
This week, host Niall opens the phone lines for a heated discussion on the Low Pay Commission’s recommendation to raise Ireland’s national minimum wage by 5% — from €13.50 to €14.17 an hour.
Supporters argue the increase is long overdue, pointing out that workers are still struggling to keep pace with rising rents, food prices, and energy bills. Critics, however, warn that small businesses are already under immense pressure, with Retail Excellence Ireland’s CEO Jean McCabe calling the proposal “the nail in the coffin” after a 35% rise in wage costs over the past five years.
As always, Niall…
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