Advertisement

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 i...

Share this article

08.30 30 Jun 2026


Are minimum wage increase stopping young people from working?


Listen to this episode


Share this article

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.


Read more about

The Claire Byrne Show

Related Episodes

Several brands forced to hide...

00:08:57

Several brands forced to hide their logos during the World Cup

The Claire Byrne Show

00:08:57


Extra: How VR can improve the...

00:21:34

Extra: How VR can improve the health of the elderly

Futureproof With Jonathan McCrea

00:21:34


How to enable your phone’s ‘ki...

00:12:36

How to enable your phone’s ‘kill switch’ to frustrate thieves

The Claire Byrne Show

00:12:36


Almost 1,900 women were turned...

00:10:49

Almost 1,900 women were turned away from domestic violence refuges

The Claire Byrne Show

00:10:49