Question 1

What does the National Minimum Wage (Inclusion of Construction and Construction-related Craft Apprentices) Bill 2026 do?

Accepted Answer

Amends National Minimum Wage Act 2000 to include construction and construction-related craft apprentices in minimum wage protections for the first time. Modifies sections 2 and 5 of the 2000 Act to extend wage coverage to this apprentice group, aiming to alleviate cost-of-living pressures. Provides financial support mechanism to encourage more people to pursue craft apprenticeships in the construction sector.

Question 2

What stage is the National Minimum Wage (Inclusion of Construction and Construction-related Craft Apprentices) Bill 2026 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 4 Nov 2026, the National Minimum Wage (Inclusion of Construction and Construction-related Craft Apprentices) Bill 2026 is at Second Stage in 34th Dáil. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the National Minimum Wage (Inclusion of Construction and Construction-related Craft Apprentices) Bill 2026?

Accepted Answer

The National Minimum Wage (Inclusion of Construction and Construction-related Craft Apprentices) Bill 2026 was sponsored by Donna McGettigan, and was introduced on 3 Nov 2026.

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