Ireland's Minimum Wage

Minimum Wage Levels were revised in Ireland from July 1st 2011 . The rates of pay were increased by the current Fine Gael – Labor government. As promised before the election they reversed the previous cut made by Fianna Fail. These are the minimum rates of pay in Ireland for 2012 Experienced adult worker €8.65 per hour= 11.43 US Dollars Over 19 and in 2nd year of first employment €7.79= 10.30 US Dollars Over 18 and in first year of first employment €6.92= 9.15 US Dollars Aged under 18 €6.06 per hour= 8.01 US Dollars Trainees: Employee aged over 18, in structured training during working hours 1st one third of course €6.49 an hour= 8.58 US Dollars 2nd third of course €6.92= 9.15 US Dollars 3rd part of course €7.79= 10.30 US Dollars These minimum wage rates are in effect since July 2011 and are valid during 2012