Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 September 2022
72. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he or his Departmental officials have met with representatives of the fishing vessel owners' organisations since March 2022 to discuss the review of the atypical work permit scheme for non-EEA fishers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44828/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department of Justice led a cross-departmental group to Review the Atypical Working Scheme and my Department has taken an active part in this process. The Group consulted extensively with stakeholders in relation to their views and experiences of the scheme.
Officials of my Department met with representatives of the sector including fishing vessel owners organisations on 22nd July last to discuss the review.
