Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy for preparing one earlier. I also thank him for raising this issue, as I know he does regularly. The position of the Government now is to consider the Low Pay Commission's report, which I think was published yesterday. The Minister, Deputy Burke, and the Minister of State, Deputy Higgins, will give it consideration and carry out an economic assessment. The report will be considered in the context of a range of issues in advance of the budget. We expect to be in a position to deliver the Government's response in advance of budget day.

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