Maurice Quinlivan (Limerick City, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

My question relates to the Government's commitment to introduce a real living wage as outlined in the programme for Government. This must be a priority. Ensuring that people are paid a living wage is crucial to the well-being of our citizens and to the overall health of the economy. Low-paid workers are often the backbone of our society, performing essential roles in various sectors, especially retail, health and social care. The living wage is accepted to be the minimum amount acceptable for a decent standard of living. It is a wage that grants earners the opportunity of having a socially affordable standard of living. They deserve to earn a wage that enables them to meet their basic needs and live with dignity.

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