In the framework of the national pact for growth and employment (Towards 2016), adopted by the government and the social partners on September 5 (see dispatch n°06855), the trade unions Confederation ICTU and the employers organization IBEC reached an agreement to propose to the government the adjustment of the minimum wage effective starting January 1, 2007. The parties were to submit their proposal including the increased rate in September 2006. As they did not reach agreement, ICTU consulted the Labour Court* in October. On November 29, the Court recommended that the minimum wage be progressively raised by €1 to €8.65. According to the recommendation, this increase should be implemented in two phases in January and June 2007. The Minister for Labour Affairs, Tony Killeen, stated that account should first be taken of the impact of the proposed increase on employment, the economy and competitiveness. He decided to consult the Institute of Economic and Social Research before making a decision. The minimum wage was introduced in Ireland in 2000 and has since been indexed four times. The last increase dates back to May 2005.
Institute of Economic and Social Research before making a decision. The minimum wage was introduced in Ireland in 2000 and has since been indexed four times. The last increase dates back to May 2005.
*The Court is an independent authority, composed of an equal number of workers and employers representatives, presided over by a chairman appointed by the Department Ministry of Enterprise, trade and employment (DETE). The Court gives recommendations which are compulsory in certain matters, notably
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