Illegal workers in fishing sector to be given permits and minimum wage

Illegal workers in the fishing industry are to be given work permits and will have to be paid the minimum wage the minister for the marine has announced.

A taskforce looking into alleged abuses of non-EU workers in the fishing industry has announced changes to protect “very exposed and vulnerable” migrant workers.

Those already working illegally in Ireland will be granted permits before the application system is opened up to those wanting to travel here for employment.