The European Committee of Social Rights has found that Ireland is in breach of the European Social Charter covering labour rights.

According to a report by RTÉ, the committee found that Ireland had breached the charter of labour rights in 10 of 22 situations – including working hours, the minimum wage and compensation.

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The committee found that in Ireland the reduced minimum wage applicable to adult workers on their first employment or following a course of studies was not sufficient to ensure a decent standard of living.

It is understood that the government has been told to address a number of issues in its next report to the committee.

(MH/IT)