Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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There are three sectoral orders which have been increased over the past number of weeks, representing different sectors. There is the minimum wage, as I said. From 2015, there has been a 42% increase in the minimum wage to ensure there is progression for workers' rights.

We have seen the introduction of sick pay on a statutory level. We banned zero-hour contracts. We brought in tips legislation. We have auto-enrolment coming in from next year, again, to future-proof pension funds for our workers.