Mr. Declan Hughes:

Last November, the Government announced the introduction of the national living wage for employees and said it would be set at 60% of the hourly median wage in line with the recommendations of the Low Pay Commission. It will be introduced over a four-year period, which will be in place by 2026. It is preferable to move towards a living wage gradually using a procedure that takes account of prevailing conditions and conditions at individual company level. All of those elements are being considered by the Low Pay Commission. My colleague Mr. Hegarty works with the Low Pay Commission. This was supposed to have been considered by LEEF as well. This is work in progress but Mr. Hegarty might update the Deputy on it.