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    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "what%20is%20the%20minimum%20hourly%20rate%20for%20a%2023%20year%20old%20person%20working%20in%20ireland%3F"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "If you are 23 years old and working in Ireland, the minimum hourly rate you must be paid is the **adult rate**, which applies to anyone aged **20 and over**. As of **1 January 2026**, this rate is **\u20ac14.15 per hour**. ([gov.ie](https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-enterprise-tourism-and-employment/publications/national-minimum-wage-increase-on-1-january-2025/?utm_source=openai))\n\nHere\u2019s a quick breakdown of the current minimum wage rates by age:\n\n- Under 18 years: \u20ac9.91/hr ([wageindicator.org](https://wageindicator.org/work/minimum-wage/updates/2026/minimum-wage-increased-in-ireland-from-01-january-2026-january-01-2026/?utm_source=openai))  \n- 18 years old: \u20ac11.32/hr ([wageindicator.org](https://wageindicator.org/work/minimum-wage/updates/2026/minimum-wage-increased-in-ireland-from-01-january-2026-january-01-2026/?utm_source=openai))  \n- 19 years old: \u20ac12.74/hr ([wageindicator.org](https://wageindicator.org/work/minimum-wage/updates/2026/minimum-wage-increased-in-ireland-from-01-january-2026-january-01-2026/?utm_source=openai))  \n- 20 years and over (that includes 23): **\u20ac14.15/hr** ([gov.ie](https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-enterprise-tourism-and-employment/publications/national-minimum-wage-increase-on-1-january-2025/?utm_source=openai))  \n\nIf you want, I can also give info on deductions, average take-home pay, or how this compares internationally."
    }
]