The Low Pay Commission is expected to recommend the increase of the minimum wage by 5% in the next Budget.

This would bring the current wage of €13.50 an hour to over €14 an hour.

Cormac Cronin Owner of Bodega in Waterford city and Finbar Filan, Chair of Irish Small and Medium Businesses spoke to Damien today (Friday) on 'Déise Today' about how the increase would impact businesses in hospitality and retail across Waterford and further afield.

To listen back to their conversation, click the image above...