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Are minimum wage increase stopping young people from working?

Some retailers are calling for the minimum wage increases to be stopped as there are fears it is...

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08.30 30 Jun 2026


Are minimum wage increase stopping young people from working?


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08.30 30 Jun 2026


Some retailers are calling for the minimum wage increases to be stopped as there are fears it is preventing young people from getting work. 

Retail Excellence Ireland says that the cost is now too high for certain shop owners, and that a generation are being locked out of getting their first job. 

To discuss this, Claire was joined by Chair of ISME, Finbarr Filan,  and Associate Professor with the ESRI, Paul Redmond.


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