The International Transport Workers Federation said the settlement it reached with the Government in April was aimed at addressing, what it described as, severe labour trafficking and human rights abuses caused by the Atypical Work Permit scheme. “The Government’s continued failure to demonstrate a clear commitment to tackle trafficking in human beings is not acceptable,” said Mr Fleming. “The Government begin by taking action today to implement the agreement reached between the ITF and various Government Departments in April 2019. The Atypical Work Permit Scheme, designed to prevent trafficking, had precisely the opposite effect. "It’s time the Taoiseach intervened to ensure victims of human trafficking are provided with adequate protections and to stop our country’s reputation being dragged through the mud by modern-day slave drivers.”

Source: Irish Examiner June 21, 2019 12:45 UTC