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Case No. 11922Fisheries offence (under-recording of catch in logbook) · Co. Donegal · 31 Jan 2022

Fisherman to face trial over alleged under-recording of herring catch

Jason Moore of Killybegs was sent forward for trial at Donegal Circuit Court over the alleged under-recording of his herring catch in his logbook. The DPP directed trial by indictment.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court29 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA fisherman has been sent forward for trial for the alleged under-recording of his catch of herring. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatIt is alleged that he was master of the fishing boat Sheanne SO716 and failed to correctly fill in the logbook. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe case was heard at Donegal District Court sitting in Ballyshannon courthouse. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence took place on 31 January 2022. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationA garda served the defendant with the book of evidence at Portnason, Ballyshannon, ahead of his court appearance. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe alleged offence is contrary to Section 14 of the Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed trial by indictment for the alleged offence. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe DPP consents to the accused being sent forward for sentencing on a signed plea. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe judge sent the accused forward for trial on the single charge in the book of evidence. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe accused is to appear at the next sitting of Donegal Circuit in Letterkenny, commencing on December 9. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe judge gave the mandatory alibi warning, requiring notice within 14 days. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Nov2025
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Fisherman to face trial at Donegal Circuit Court for alleged under-recording

    First report of the case. Moore was sent forward for trial on a single charge, with the DPP consenting to sentencing on a signed plea. He is due at the Donegal Circuit sitting in Letterkenny from 9 December.

    accused, Jason Moore, male, namedJason Moore