“Dear Sir or Madam, – Neil McDonnell of Isme hastily comes to the defence of wage practices that differentiate on the basis of age. He states: “Sub-minimum wage rates aren’t biased in the same sense as the age restrictions on voting, alcohol and tobacco control, driving licensing, pay increases related to service length, and the necessity of being 21 to run as a TD aren’t age-related prejudice.” This quote was taken from his opinion article on September 17th, titled “Should the inferred lower wages for those under 20 be discontinued?”.
Discrimination, as per the definition from the Cambridge dictionary, is to treat an individual or a specific group of individuals differently, in particular, in a manner that is worse than how others are treated on the grounds of their race, gender, sexuality, etc.
The methodology of paying individuals under 20 less than those who are 20 and above for the same job is inherently prejudiced.
Mr McDonnell attempts to defend this unjustifiable practice.
A native Irishman residing in California has observed a major difference in self-narration, comparing it to older Irish gentlemen
‘I feel safe wandering the streets of Dublin city and the atmosphere always makes me feel at home’
Wondering about the functionality of plug-in hybrids and their economic viability?
‘I’ve witnessed drivers watching matches on their laptops, individuals having breakfast in their cars, applying cosmetics and men shaving’
The essence of employment is the trading of work for monetary gain. If two individuals output the same amount of work, but receive unequal remuneration, it’s an undeniable demonstration of disparity.
Contrarily, Jamie Mac Giolla Bháin hits the nail on the head: we should champion the principle of equal pay for equal work. – Yours sincerely,
TOMÁS HENEGHAN,
East Wall,
Dublin 3.”