French unions to target Irish Ferries over pay anomalies

IRISH Ferry sailings into French harbours may be blocked by French trade union officials, affecting the holidays of thousands of Irish passengers.

The International Transport Federation in France wants to take action against a number of shipping companies but Irish Ferries will be the main target.

Unions insist Irish Ferries pay below ITF standards and the company was doing “too little” to follow up on pledges to resolve the problem. In June, the ITF met with Irish Ferries officials to discuss the continuing pay anomaly that exists between the Irish Ferries vessel Normandy and other vessels also operating in Irish, British and French waters.