'Poverty pay' has caused a crisis in childcare - SIPTU Pay talks for childcare workers at the Early Years Joint Labour Committee, will hear that poverty pay has caused a "crisis" in the sector. Business • 11 Aug
Games studio Gambrinous signs up for living wage Video games studio Gambrinous has signed up to be a living wage employer and to support a living wage floor for the wider games sector. Business • 01 Jun
Government agrees new national 'living wage' The Government has agreed to the introduction of a new national 'living wage' to replace the minimum wage by 2026. Ireland • 16 Nov 22
Plans for new 'living wage' to replace minimum wage The Government has announced plans to replace the current minimum wage of €10.50 per hour with a new 'living wage' which will be phased in … Ireland • 14 Jun 22
Cabinet likely to consider living wage plans by summer The Tánaiste has said he expects to bring proposals to Government before the summer recess on how Ireland can adopt a living wage. Business • 12 Apr 22
Mandate wants new retail staff to get Living Wage The Mandate trade union is calling for the immediate introduction of the living wage of €12.90 an hour as an entry point for all workers … Business • 04 Apr 22
Living Wage group recommends 60c rise to €12.90 an hour The Living Wage should rise by 60 cents to €12.90 an hour, the group which calculates it has recommended. Business • 29 Sep 21
Living wage to remain unchanged for coming year The Living Wage rate is to remain unchanged at €12.30 per hour for the coming year, following fresh calculations. Business • 23 Sep 20
Social Justice Ireland calls for minimum wage increase The incoming government must introduce measures to tackle poverty among people in low-paid and precarious work, according to Social Justice Ireland. Ireland • 31 Jan 20
Pay increase on the way for 800 Lidl workers Lidl Ireland has committed to paying its employees the latest Living Wage rate of €12.30 an hour as recommended by the Living Wage Technical Group. Business • 18 Nov 19
Housing crisis pushes Living Wage up to €12.30 an hour The housing crisis has led to the 2019 Living Wage rate going up to €12.30 an hour, a 40c increase on last year's rate. Ireland • 03 Jul 19
Aldi to recruit 500 employees and open seven stores Discount retailer Aldi has announced plans to recruit 500 employees this year and open seven new Irish stores. Business • 22 Jan 19
20c increase in Living Wage to €11.90 an hour The living wage has been increased by 20c to €11.90 an hour by the living wage technical group. Ireland • 04 Jul 18
IKEA Dublin to pay staff 'Living Wage' of €11.50 IKEA Dublin has said it will pay all its workers the Living Wage of €11.50 per hour. Business • 30 Mar 16
Tánaiste warns over tax cost of living wage The Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection has warned that State top-ups to ensure workers earn a living wage could be extraordinarily expensive for taxpayers. News • 10 Dec 15
Call for next government to ensure living wage The next government must prioritise ensuring workers get a living wage as part of a campaign to eliminate poverty among those in work. News • 09 Dec 15
Lidl to pay staff Living Wage of €11.50 an hour Lidl, which has 143 stores around the country, is to become the first big employer here to commit to paying the Living Wage of €11.50 … Business • 08 Oct 15
UK grocer Morrisons boosts staff pay Morrisons has become the country's latest retailer to raise its pay for store staff to a level above a compulsory "national living wage" due to … Business • 29 Sep 15
Higher costs hit pub group Wetherspoon's profits British pub chain JD Wetherspoon has today reported a small drop in annual profit as higher costs and new cut price food and drink offers … Business • 11 Sep 15
Whitbread eyes savings to offset living wage rise Whitbread, the owner of Premier Inn hotels and Costa Coffee, said it expected to cut spending and increase some prices to counter the "substantial" cost … Business • 08 Sep 15
Groups invited to take part in Living Wage Forum The Minister of State with Responsibility for Business and Employment has urged businesses to get involved in a one-day forum on the Living Wage, due … News • 11 Aug 15
TASC survey finds support for rising minimum wage New research shows that there is strong degree of public support for investment in public services, increasing the minimum wage and preventing the use of … Business • 14 Jul 15
