Pay controversy taints Oscar Wilde launch

IRISH FERRIES formally named its new €50 million ferry, Oscar Wilde, in Dublin Port yesterday as the company again faced criticism about pay and conditions for staff working on its vessels.

Pay controversy taints Oscar Wilde launch
Wed, 30 Jan, 2008 - 00:00
Sean McCarthaigh

The 31,914-tonne ship will commence operations on Irish Ferries’ scheduled sailings between Ireland and France this week.

However, yesterday’s ceremony came as a report broadcast on Newstalk 106-108FM claimed that crew members on board Oscar Wilde are being paid less than half the Irish minimum wage.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Continue reading for €5

Unlock unlimited access and exclusive benefits

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Domestic abuse Woman more likely to feel downhearted or depressed than men, new survey shows
Five sites linked to majority of odour complaints as EPA steps up enforcement Five sites linked to majority of odour complaints as EPA steps up enforcement
New National Children’s Hospital to cost more than 1.43 billion euro Development board of National Children's Hospital to seek damages due to BAM delays
CourtsPlace: Dublin PortPlace: IrelandPlace: FrancePlace: NormandyPlace: RosslarePlace: CherbourgPlace: RoscoffPlace: DublinPlace: HolyheadPlace: WalesPlace: Eastern EuropePlace: TurkuPlace: Baltic SeaPlace: OsloPlace: KielPlace: BahamasPerson: Oscar WildePerson: Eamonn RothwellPerson: Ken FlemingOrganisation: Irish FerriesOrganisation: Irish Ferries’Organisation: International Transport Workers FederationOrganisation: ITWFOrganisation: Dobson Fleet ManagementOrganisation: Color Line
<p>IFI is facing a Workplace Relations Commission case brought by former chief executive Francis O’Donnell (pictured), who alleges he was blackmailed by a sitting senator in relation to his suspension in 2002 of the brother of IFI’s former chair, Fintan Gorman.</p>

Inland Fisheries Ireland admits to 'ongoing and uphill struggle' to win back public trust

READ NOW

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited