The Enterprise Minister believes there will be an increase this year.
The Government says it is still committed to implementing a living wage despite delaying its introduction.
In the wake of the Trump tariff announcements the coalition moved the implementation date of a living wage from 2026 to 2029.
Enterprise Minister and Longford Westmeath TD, Peter Burke says 'the government cushioned the blow' when inflation was steeper by giving record supports to the economy.
In the Dáil Sinn Féin has said many low paid workers are concerned a delay is as good as a denial.
But Junior Minister Alan Dillon said the move is to help small businesses rather than punish workers:
The Fine Gael rep says we will see significant increases this year and next:
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