Michael Conaghan (Dublin South Central, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the distinguished speakers.

Naturally, we tend to look to Europe for reference points when dealing with issues around a minimum wage and a living wage. What is the case beyond Europe? I note in the United States of America, 15 states have brought in a living wage. Does a perspective from the US throw any light on how we go about this issue? Can we learn from other countries and other economies outside of Europe?