Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 October 2018
261. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of permits that have been issued in the fishing industry under the atypical scheme from 1 January to 31 August 2018; and the nationality of the fishers. [39510/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by my officials in the Irish Naturalisation & Immigration Service (INIS) that the most recent figures available indicate that between 1 January 2018 and 31 August 2018 a total of 107 permits were issued to non-EEA nationals under the Atypical Working Scheme for Non-EEA Fishermen in the Irish Fishing Fleet. The nationality of same is set out in the table below:
|
Nationality |
Number of Permits Issued |
|
Egypt |
44 |
|
Philippines |
50 |
|
Ghana |
7 |
|
Indonesia |
4 |
|
Sri Lanka |
2 |
|
Total |
107 |
