International Transport Federation

Government accused of reneging on deal to curb excessive working at sea

Union wrote to Simon Coveney over failure to extend jurisdiction for working hour abuses to WRC

Mon May 22 2023 - 16:48

Egyptian fisherman worked 427 hours in one month on Irish boat, WRC hears

Habbib Kannas awarded €6,476 for unfair dismissal and €350 in unpaid annual leave

Thu Dec 15 2022 - 16:47

Fishermen risk not qualifying for undocumented migrants scheme

Proposed scheme could exclude non-EEA workers, says ITF spokesman

Tue Sept 14 2021 - 02:11

Lack of papers for fishermen rescued off Cork coast under investigation

‘State has failed’ two Egyptian workers hired without work permits, says advocate body

Mon Apr 19 2021 - 04:45

Britain travel ban will be replaced by ‘targeted’ restrictions, says Ryan

Minister for Transport says continued ban from 2021 is ‘not feasible’

Fri Dec 25 2020 - 13:53

Safety inspection ‘blitz’ at docks and ports after five deaths

Union inspector at Dublin Port says the problems are a lack of training, no mandatory safety regulations and a ‘fractured’ workforce

Mon Oct 07 2019 - 23:40

Trafficked fishermen taken into State care

Permit scheme called into question amid reports of €2.40 an hour wages and 20-hour working days

Thu May 17 2018 - 19:49

Ghanaian men in possible trafficking case are in State care

Four men each paid €1,187 to an agent to get them placed in fishing jobs in the UK

Mon Apr 16 2018 - 01:00

Undocumented fisherman’s injuries at sea are under investigation

Health and Safety Authority is examining trawler incident that left man with severed finger

Fri Dec 29 2017 - 05:55

Scheme for fishing crews is ‘legitimising slavery’

Workers’ federation plans to highlight situation at European Parliament this month

Tue Feb 07 2017 - 01:12

Irish fishing sector fears choppier waters in Brexit’s wake

Uncertainty on future causing jitters and highlighting existing concerns over fishing ports

Mon Jan 09 2017 - 01:00

Delayed ship prepares for a Dublin Bay Christmas

Gibraltar-registered vessel has been in the bay since August due to ‘issues’ with cargo

Fri Dec 23 2016 - 20:53

Only 60 applications received for permits for foreign fishing crew

Migrant rights group expresses concerns about scheme to protect non-Europeans

Mon May 16 2016 - 01:00

Fishing industry’s slim margins generates perfect storm

Bord Iascaigh Mhara statistics conflict with International Transport Federation claims

Wed Nov 04 2015 - 09:05

Minister ‘concerned’ over claims about treatment of fishing workers

International Transport Federation alleges gardaí ‘not taking issue seriously’

Tue Nov 03 2015 - 09:49