Minimum Wage Rate in Ireland
Ireland January 2008 : Since July 2007 the national minimum wage in Ireland for experienced adult employees and the sub-minimum rates for young people and certain trainees are as follows:
Hourly Rates Shown:
Experienced adult worker €8.65
Aged under 18 €6.06
Over 18 and in first year of first employment €6.92
Over 19 and in 2nd year of first employment €7.79
Employee aged over 18, in structured training during working hours
1st one third of course €6.49
2nd third of course €6.92
3rd part of course €7.79
If you have problems getting paid the minimum wage you should contact
Rights Commissioner Service
Tom Johnson House
Haddington Road
Dublin 4
Tel:+353 (0)1 6136700
Locall:1890 220227