Questions

437. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if an assessment was carried out by his Department of the impact on small and micro enterprises of the increase in the national minimum wage to €14.94 per hour from 1 January 2027, with particular reference to labour intensive sectors such as food production, hospitality and retail; if a regulatory impact assessment was prepared; if it …

438. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if his Department or the low pay commission has estimated the knock on effect of the increase in the national minimum wage to €14.94 per hour from 1 January 2027 on pay rates above the minimum wage, where employers must maintain pay differentials, and on consumer prices and inflation; if so, the findings; and if he will make a statement…

439. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if targeted supports for small employers, such as adjustments to employer PRSI or other measures, were considered alongside the decision to increase the national minimum wage to €14.94 per hour from 1 January 2027; the measures considered and the reasons any were not proceeded with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73633/…

246. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the evidence base and data used to determine the proposed increase in the national minimum wage for Budget 2026; whether the increase is sufficient to meet current cost-of-living pressures in housing, energy and food; if further adjustments are planned before the finalisation the Budget 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matte…