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Should apprentices be paid the national minimum wage?

Last week, Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Bu...

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16.27 21 Nov 2025


Should apprentices be paid the national minimum wage?


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16.27 21 Nov 2025


Last week, Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke, if he will amend the National Minimum Wage Act 2000 to include apprentices in its remit.

Joining Ciara Doherty to discuss is Aaron, an electrical apprentice, and Brian Nolan, Assistant General Secretary of Connect Trade Unions.


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