Gerald Nash (Louth, Labour) | Oireachtas source

We have separate views on the national employers' body and that is fine. The Deputy is entitled to the opinion but I am happy to accept the veracity of the research it undertakes as a serious body, regardless of where Deputy Boyd Barrett might stand. Employers create jobs and IBEC anticipates pay awards of at least 2% in the majority of companies this year, which is to be welcomed. The Small Firms Association would indicate something similar. It is fair to say that as employment is growing, so are wages.

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