Ennis Economist Claims Living Wage Will Soon Become Part Of Public Policy

Meanwhile, an Ennis Economist claims the concept of a living wage will soon become part of public policy.

The Living Wage rate is to remain unchanged at €12.30 per hour for the coming year, following fresh calculations by the Living Wage Technical Group.

That’s more than two euro per hour higher than the minimum wage, however.

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Ennis native and member of the Living Wage Technical Group which calculated the rate Micheál Collins, hopes the living wage will soon become an economic benchmark – particularly for labour intensive sectors.