Brian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)
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Question 72: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation if he has received any report from the Labour Court regarding a possible change in the national minimum wage; if not, when he expects to receive its report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19187/10]

Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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In November 2008, ICTU requested the Labour Court to review the national minimum wage and to make a recommendation to the Minister for Labour Affairs concerning its adjustment. The Court subsequently invited submissions on the issue. Various submissions were received, including from IBEC, ICTU and the Department of Finance. The Labour Court also held discussions with these parties.

Under the National Minimum Wage Act, 2000, the Labour Court can seek to establish, in the context of such consultations, whether a general agreement can be reached between the parties. If, however, the Labour Court is satisfied that such a general agreement cannot be reached, it may still make a recommendation to me.

I have not yet received any recommendation from the Labour Court in relation to the application made under the National Minimum Wage, 2000. It would be inappropriate for me to comment further while the matter is still before the Court.