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Minister to back pay rise for security workers

Workers in the security industry are set to receive a pay rise later this month after a new Employment Regulation Order (ERO) comes into effect. 

Alan Dillon (Minister of State for Employment, Small Business and Retail) has confirmed that he intends to sign the order, which will amend a 2024 order already in place for the sector. 

The ERO will introduce a new minimum rate of pay of €15.41 an hour for workers in the security sector from 22 July onwards.

‘Significant growth’ 

The national statutory minimum wage rate is currently €13.50 an hour. 

“A well-functioning security sector ensures public safety and is essential for the operation of a wide range of other industries and public services – including in retail, entertainment and banking,” the minister stated. 

“I recognise that this is a sector that has seen significant growth and professionalisation over recent years, and I welcome that this ERO will provide greater certainty and stability for both workers and employers in this sector,” he added.