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As it stands, the living wage is set to become €12.17 an hour.
The decision to convert the minimum wage to the living wage is a 'hard commitment.'
That's according to Junior Minister for Employment Damien English, who says while the amount may change, the minimum an employee can be paid will be 60% of the median wage by 2026.
As it stands, the living wage is set to become €12.17 per hour, up from the current €10.50 rate.
The Meath-West Fine Gael TD says the government is looking at long-term changes:
But Mullingar Chamber is worried about the impact such a measure will have on businesses.
Ashling Coleman says many firms are already struggling with increased costs: