Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)

I would like to ask the Minister of State about the minimum wage, which is the subject of Question No. 80. It was recently disclosed that some people working on the Dublin Port tunnel are being paid just half the minimum wage. Some 40 workers, who are involved in dangerous work on the tunnel, which is a major project, are being paid just €7 or €8 per hour. I have great concerns in that regard, especially as other workers involved in the same project are being paid twice that amount. Is the Minister of State aware of this problem? Will he do something about it?

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