Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I would like to study the report. I think the point made by Deputy Howlin is self-evident. I understand that the Low Pay Commission has to bring forward recommendations in the not too distant future based on its assessment of where we should be now. I am quite sure it has taken the Deputy's point into account. Clearly, the day when women, as against men, were expected to work six hours for nothing has long since passed. I would like to study the report. It will be discussed by the Cabinet. We look forward to hearing what the Low Pay Commission's next recommendation is and what it is based on.

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