Good news.
The national minimum wage is set to increase to 10-euro and 10-cent from February 1st.
It means an employee on minimum wage who works a full 39-hour week will now earn an extra 608 euro a year.
The government says it's made the increase due to strong growth in earnings across the economy and thanks to greater clarity in the UK regarding their plans for Brexit.
The increase is in line with that recommended by the Low Pay Commission, the independent body tasked with examining the appropriate rate of the statutory minimum wage.
"With this most recent increase in the National Minimum Wage, an employee on minimum wage who works a full 39-hour week will now receive an additional €11.70 per week, or an extra €608.40 gross per year," Minister Doherty said.
"All types of work should pay well and it is my determination that a job should really lift people out of poverty. The ongoing increases in the minimum wage help to ensure that happens," she added.
Meanwhile, the employer PRSI threshold will also increase to 395 euro from the start of February.
