The Low Pay Commission undertake an examination of the impact of the National Minimum Wage on two sectors, young people and women. 

The new Low Pay Commission Bill has passed all stages in the Houses of the Oireachtas and is now being sent to President Higgins for early signature into law.

The new body tasked with advising the Government on the appropriate rate of the national minimum wage is calling for submissions and is now seeking the views of anyone with an interest in the minimum wage, as part of a public consultation process.

The newly established Low Pay Commission is due to report back to the Government in mid-July on the appropriate rate for the national minimum wage, following its first meeting last Thursday.

Dr Donal de Buitléir has been appointed as Chairperson of the Low Pay Commission.  The new body will advise the Government on an annual basis on what is the appropriate rate for the National Minimum Wage. 

People from worker and employer backgrounds, civil society groups and labour market experts are being asked to consider applying for membership of the new Low Pay Commission.