There's been a dramatic fall in the average wage for Irish workers - in just three months.

New figures published by the CSO show wages fell by 1.9% in the three months between July and September.

The average weekly wage is now €671 and 70 cent - or the equivalent of just under €35,000 a year.

Meanwhile the average worker's hours also extended - and workers now work 12 minutes more every week, compared to a year ago, for 1.4% less pay.