I know it is unsatisfactory but we are over time. We have 37 seconds left and there are five people waiting. I ask for the Minister's co-operation. I am not going to take each question separately because we are over time. Deputy Quinlivan has 30 seconds to put his question.

I will do my best. The Government is committed to progressing a living wage within its lifetime That commitment in the programme for Government should be welcomed. The Tánaiste previously remarked that the improvement of workers' conditions is a priority for him. As such, it is disappointing that the matter of a living wage has been subcontracted out to the Low Pay Commission. Its form when it comes to improving workers' wages would not make us hopeful. In the previous Dáil, the Low Pay Commission twice recommended an increase of 10 cent when reviewing the minimum wage. The introduction of a living wage is crucial for those who kept the State going during the very scary months of the Covid pandemic and for those who straddle the poverty line.

Thank you, Deputy. We are over time.

When does the Minister envisage the Government will publish its plan to move to a living wage?

If all the Deputies persist in going over time we will not reach everyone. We are only doing this with the co-operation of the Minister. We are over time and there is a list of people. I will let the Minister answer this question briefly and I will take the four remaining Deputies in one go and he might give them a composite answer.

I believe the Low Pay Commission is well placed to advise the Government on this matter and I look forward to receiving its report and implementing it.