Ports and Pilots are Essential to Ireland’s Economy

31/10/2025 26 min Temporada 1 Episodio 11
Ports and Pilots are Essential to Ireland’s Economy

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This month’s SEASCAPES Podcast highlights the work of marine pilots, who guide ships safely into and from our ports, carrying over 90 per cent of the country’s exports and imports. Also on the Podcast - Why has the Government reduced funding in the Budget to fishing by nearly €20m. and– the shortage of seafarers. There is an urgent need to recruit more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.