[/quote][b]Ireland among worst countries for breaching fish quotas
The European Commission has identified Ireland as one of the worst countries for breaching EU fishing quotas.
In its latest report on the situation, the body said Ireland and Spain had the worst records for exceeding agreed fishing limits in 2004.
If you can't beat 'em, join 'em.
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From http://www.irishexaminer.com/breaking/s ... &n=3607562
Maybe the word has gone out to be seen to clean up the act a bit...
From [url]http://www.rte.ie/news/2006/0121/naval.html[/url]
If only they'd clamp down as hard on the poachers, fish merchants and hotels all dealing in poached bass......
From [url]http://www.rte.ie/news/2006/0121/naval.html[/url]
Naval Service detains Irish vessel
21 January 2006 19:38
The Naval Service has detained an Irish registered fishing vessel on the east coast for allegedly failing to comply with a regulation to have a Vessel Monitoring System fitted.
If only they'd clamp down as hard on the poachers, fish merchants and hotels all dealing in poached bass......