Calls for urgent reform after Donegal trawler skipper acquitted in court
A call has been made for the urgent reform of Ireland’s sea fisheries legislation after a trawler master was acquitted of charges of failing to accurately record his catch by a Co Donegal court. Gareth Murphy, master of the Western Chieftain, appeared at Donegal Circuit Court charged with failing to accurately record data in the fishing logbook of the operations of a Union fishing vessel. The Killybegs-based skipper was charged with being in contravention of Article 14 of Regulation (EC) 1224 of 2009, and in contravention of Regulation 5 of Sea-Fisheries (Community Control System) Regulations 2016, contrary to Section 14 of the Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006. Mr Murphy was charged with the alleged breach on October 10th, 2021, within the Exclusive fishery limits of the State. more, >>CLICK TO READ<< 06:50
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