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National Minimum Wage Act, 2000

PART 3

National Minimum Hourly Rate of Pay

Declaration and Review of National Minimum Hourly Rate of Pay

National minimum hourly rate of pay

11.—(1) The Minister shall, by order, after taking into account the impact the proposed rate may have on employment, the overall economic conditions in the State and national competitiveness, declare a national minimum hourly rate of pay for the purposes of this Act.

(2) A national minimum hourly rate of pay may include an allowance for board with lodgings, board only or lodgings only at such rates as the Minister may specify in the order under subsection (1).

(3) Subject to sections 12 and 13, the Minister may, by order and after taking into account the matters referred to in subsection (1), amend or revoke an order made under this section, including an order made under this subsection.