National Minimum Wage Raised To Euro 8.65 On July 1st

The Minister said that this increase to the National Minimum Wage was the second this year.

The first increase to the national minimum wage rate took effect on 1st January.

Overall it is the sixth increase to the national minimum wage since it was first introduced in April, 2000.

The Minister said "As and from 1 July, the National Minimum Wage is increased from €8.30 to €8.65 per hour.

"The sub-minimum rates which may be paid to persons under the age of 18 or to first time job entrants or to those engaged in structured training or study also increase from that date."

The Minister added: "this increase will clearly benefit low paid workers in society, in particular part-time and younger workers."