Paul Gavan (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I ask the Department to look at it.

I have a final set of questions. The expansion of work permits was mentioned. The minimum remuneration threshold is €22,000 across key sectors such as agriculture. I have a particular concern. The work permit programme for the fisheries sector was disgracefully run. Two weeks ago the International Transport Workers Federation told us that one in ten workers issued with a permit had been the victim of international human trafficking, which is the most serious of charges. It is absolutely horrific. While I understand the need to expand the work permit system, what additional safeguards is the Department implementing to ensure the additional workers would not be subject to exploitation? How many labour inspectors are employed by it?