Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Emer Higgins, has announced a new quota of 150 General Employment Permits for the role of sea fisher which will address skills shortages in the Irish fishing fleet.
This decision moves the role of sea fishers from the Atypical Working Scheme to the employment permit system. The role of sea fisher in the Irish fishing fleet is now eligible for a General Employment Permit with a minimum salary of 34K, up to a quota of 150 permits. This move will ensure that non-EEA sea fishers will have access to the same benefits and protections as other non-EEA nationals employed in the State.
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Please see the employment checklist for Fisher
