Ireland Fishing co-op to stand trial on 29 fisheries charges
Malin Head Fisherman's Co-operative Society Ltd, a Donegal-based fishing co-operative, faces 29 counts of failing to comply with Article 63 of a 2009 Council Regulation, with the alleged offences relating to fish landings between January 2021 and November 2023. The case came before Carndonagh District Court, where the Director of Public Prosecutions consented to the company being sent forward for trial on indictment on all 29 counts. The case is due to proceed at Letterkenny Circuit Court, commencing May 5, where consent has been given for a signed guilty plea to be entered. No individual victim is named in the facts.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court22 Apr
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Malin Head Fisherman's Co-operative Society Ltd, a fishing co-operative based in Donegal, faces 29 counts of failing to comply with Article 63 of a 2009 Council Regulation.
- Where
- The case came before Carndonagh District Court in County Donegal.
- When
- The alleged offences relate to fish landings between January 2021 and November 2023.
- Investigation
- A Section 56 order was granted directing that relevant Garda interview material be disclosed.
- Charges
- The offences are alleged to be contrary to Regulation 6 of the Sea-Fisheries Regulations 2016.
- In court
- The Book of Evidence was served on a nominated representative of the company.
- The Director of Public Prosecutions consented to the company being sent forward for trial on indictment on all 29 counts.
- Legal Aid was granted for one counsel for the Circuit Court proceedings.
- The case is due to proceed at the next sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court, commencing May 5.
- Sentence
- Consent has been given for a signed guilty plea to be entered at the Circuit Court; no sentence is reported.
- Other details
- Bail considerations did not arise because the accused is a corporate entity.
- The case was reported on 22 April 2026 in the article metadata and on 23 April 2026 in the article text.
10 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe company faces 29 counts of failing to comply with Article 63 of a 2009 Council Regulation. (donegallive.ie)
- whereThe case came before Carndonagh District Court. (donegallive.ie)
- whenThe alleged offences relate to fish landings between January 2021 and November 2023. (donegallive.ie)
- investigationA Section 56 order was granted directing that relevant Garda interview material be disclosed. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeThe offences are alleged to be contrary to Regulation 6 of the Sea-Fisheries Regulations 2016. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe Director of Public Prosecutions consented to the company being sent forward for trial on all 29 counts. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe case is due to proceed at the next sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court, commencing on May 5. (donegallive.ie)
- courtLegal Aid was granted for one counsel for the Circuit Court proceedings. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThere is consent for a signed guilty plea to be entered at the Circuit Court. (donegallive.ie)
- otherBail considerations did not arise because the accused is a corporate entity. (donegallive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 22 Apr2026Fisherman’s Co-op charged with a series of breaches of fisheries regulations
First report of the case. It adds that the company was sent forward for trial on indictment to Letterkenny Circuit Court, that a Section 56 order was granted, that Legal Aid was granted for one counsel, and that there is consent to a signed guilty plea at the Circuit Court.
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