Ireland - No evidence of job losses from rise in minimum wage - March 31, 2026

A new study published by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) found no evidence that recent increases in the minimum wage led to job losses among minimum wage workers. Trade unions, including the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU), welcomed the findings and argued that they support further progress toward a living wage benchmark. The findings come at a critical time, as debate continues around the pathway toward a living wage and the adequacy of protections for low-paid and younger workers.

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