Aubrey McCarthy (Independent)

Is there something we are missing on the minimum wage? It is a knock-on. As I said, the top is here and we are now putting up the cost, and squeezing and squeezing.

With Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland, etc., we focus on the likes of Intel and Pfizer and we provide huge supports. I have spoken in the Seanad about the SMEs, small retailers and hairdressers. They are the backbone of the economy. When Pfizer, Intel or any of these leave Leixlip or Celbridge, we will be done. It is only you guys who will keep it going. I am wondering if we are missing out something here. Is there something that we could do differently with the minimum wage?