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Shaun Keenan

Young employees in Derry getting paid less than £5 an hour leaving people feeling 'demoralised'

Two employees working in Derry have said that working in jobs that pays less than £5-per-hour is leaving people feeling "demoralised" and turning to foodbanks.

The two workers, who remain unnamed, were speaking at a recent meeting of the Derry City and Strabane District Council.

At the meeting, elected representatives heard from the young people who earned just £4.62 an hour in the hospitality and retail sectors.

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