Paul Murphy (Dublin South West, RISE)
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Mr. McDonnell might be disappointed. I might incur a lot of supervision. I want to go back to Dr. Redmond to explore what I believe is a important issue, namely, the EU directive on adequate minimum wages. I do not know to what degree he is qualified to speak about it, but it changes the whole pitch in terms of this issue. While it is legal to have different minimum wage rates, they have to be objectively justified and in pursuit of a legitimate aim. On one of the many arguments being advanced, namely, the impact of the cost on businesses, this was explicitly looked at by the Low Pay Commission which received legal advice on it and said this would not appear to be a legitimate aim and that it would not stand up in the context of when this directive is transposed. Will Mr. Redmond speak a little on that?