Labour TD Ged Nash, who established the Low Pay Commission in 2015, is accusing the Government of “shameful posturing” over the National Minimum Wage.
It follows reports that the Government may reject the Commission’s recommendation to increase the minimum wage by 79 cent an hour in 2027.
Deputy Nash says the recommendation was based on evidence and extensive research into factors including the cost of living, employment and productivity.
He says rejecting the increase would be a hostile move against working people and is questioning why the Government would go against the advice of the statutory body.
Deputy Ged Nash joined us on The Agenda this morning to discuss the recommendation, the Government’s reported position, and what it could mean for workers on the minimum wage.
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