Minimum Wage 2024 Ireland Debate. As a result, the following rates will apply: This was followed with the significant 12.4% increase of €1.40 to the national minimum wage, which came into force on 1 january 2024 and increased the minimum wage to.

However, most employees are entitled to a minimum wage under the national minimum wage act 2000. The directive on adequate minimum wages in the european union was published on 19th october 2022 and must be transposed into irish law by 15th.