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The Daily PollPoll: Should the minimum wage be raised?
A previous increase in the rate did not lead to greater unemployment among minimum wage workers.
THE INCREASE IN the national minimum wage rate did not lead to greater unemployment among minimum wage workers, contrary to warnings, according to a new study published by the ESRI and the Low Pay Commission.
In 2016, the minimum wage increased from €8.65 to €9.15 per hour. It increased to €9.25 the following year and €9.55 this year.
The Low Pay Commission had previously called for the rate to be increased to €9.55 per hour, which equates to an extra €12 over a 40-hour week.
What do you think: Should the minimum wage be raised?
Poll Results:
Yes, to over €10 (5745)
No (1867)
Yes, it should be more than €9.55 (1762)
I'm not sure (479)
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