The Department of Enterprise has announced a new quota of 150 employment permits for sea fishers in a bid to address skills shortages in the Irish fishing fleet.

This decision moves the role of sea fisher 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 requirement of €34,000, 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.

For further information, please see the press release published by the Department of Enterprise, Trade, and Employment:

https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/news-and-events/department-news/2024/july/03072024.html

Berkeley Solicitors are available to provide support and assistance to any persons applying for an employment permit.

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