Ireland Case No. 19013Breach of sea-fisheries regulations · Co. Donegal · 9 Apr 2022
Killybegs man sent forward for trial over sea-fisheries regulations breach
Daniel Melly of Roshine Road, Killybegs, Co Donegal, is alleged to have breached sea-fisheries regulations on April 9, 2022, within the exclusive fishery limits of the state, by not using weights at the port of landing before transport. At a Donegal District Court sitting reported on November 27, 2023, the book of evidence was served on him and the Director of Public Prosecutions directed that he be sent forward for trial. Judge Deirdre Gearty remanded him on bail, and he is to be sent forward to the next sitting of Donegal Circuit Court in Letterkenny, commencing December 5.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court27 Nov
- Verdict
- Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- Other details
- The suspect is Daniel Melly of Roshine Road, Killybegs.
- What happened
- A man has been sent forward for trial over alleged offences relating to the regulations on transporting fish.
- Where
- The alleged offence happened within the exclusive fishery limits of the state.
- When
- The alleged offence happened on April 9, 2022.
- Cause
- He is alleged not to have used the weights at the port of landing before transport to complete the transport documents.
- Charges
- The alleged offence contravenes Article 60(5) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 and Article 6 of the Sea-Fisheries (Community Control System) Regulations 2016.
- The offence is said to be contrary to Section 14 of the Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act, 2006.
- In court
- The book of evidence was served on the accused ahead of a sitting of Donegal District Court, reported on November 27, 2023.
- The Director of Public Prosecutions directed that the defendant be sent forward for trial on the evidence in the book of evidence, and consented to him being sent forward on a plea, according to state solicitor Kieran Dillon.
- Judge Deirdre Gearty remanded the defendant on bail.
- The defendant is to be sent forward to the next sitting of Donegal Circuit Court in Letterkenny, commencing December 5.
10 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man has been sent forward for trial for offences relating to regulations surrounding the transportation of fish. (donegallive.ie)
- whereThe offence is alleged to have happened within the exclusive fishery limits of the state. (donegallive.ie)
- whenThe offence is alleged to have happened on April 9, 2022. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeHe is alleged not to have used the weights at the port of landing before transport to complete the transport documents. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeThe offence is said to contravene Article 60(5) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 and Article 6 of the Sea-Fisheries (Community Control System) Regulations 2016. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeThe offence is said to be contrary to Section 14 of the Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act, 2006. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe book of evidence was served on the accused ahead of a sitting of Donegal District Court. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe Director of Public Prosecutions directed that the defendant be sent forward for trial on the evidence in the book of evidence. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe defendant is to be sent forward to the next sitting of Donegal Circuit Court in Letterkenny, commencing December 5. (donegallive.ie)
- courtJudge Deirdre Gearty remanded the defendant on bail. (donegallive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 27 Nov2023Killybegs man sent forward for trial on breach of sea-fisheries regulations
First report of the case. Melly was sent forward for trial, and the court was told the offence relates to failing to use weights at the port of landing before transport.
accused, Daniel Melly, male, named, irish (judged from name)Daniel Melly