RGDATA ‘welcomes’ Government decision to delay introduction of living wage
The measure is now due to be implemented in 2029
Print23 April 2025
The Retail Grocery Dairy & Allied Trades Association (RGDATA) has said that it welcomes the Government decision to delay the introduction of a living wage by three years.
Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke confirmed the delay saying “The aim is to achieve a living wage under the current Government by 2029”.
According to the group that represents 3,500 independent family owned food and convenience shops nationwide, Minister Burke also pointed out that the Government had increased the minimum wage by 29% since January 2022.
He also highlighted that significant improvements in workers’ rights had been implemented since then.
Future threat
In a statement, RGDATA noted that it ‘consistently told Minister Burke that further increases in employment costs were a threat to the future of many viable independent food retailers.’
Commenting Tara Buckley, director general, said: “We welcome this announcement which will bring much relief to many shop owners who are struggling to deal with all the additional cost pressures on their businesses”.
Read more: Weekly wage costs for independent shops not sustainable: RGDATA
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