Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 May 2024
30. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the timeline for the new employment scheme for non-EEA fishermen; the estimated start date for the employment scheme, which was to replace the atypical working scheme for non-EEA fishers; when stakeholders will be notified and informed of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22062/24]
View answerReview and consideration of sectoral submissions on the topic, and further consultation with the relevant stakeholders has been conducted by my department to conclude the transition from the atypical working scheme and to establish the conditions governing the fishing sector's access to the employment permits system in a structured and well managed manner.
I am informed by officials that the occupation of Sea-fisher will be made eligible for the General Employment Permit in the coming weeks, with the relevant Statutory Instrument under consideration.
Stakeholders will be notified upon the completion of the process.
