In a recent High Court decision by Justice Birmingham, it was held that mussel seed in Irish waters is not an Irish natural resource. This judgement has far-reaching consequences for the mussel fishermen in Ireland.

IN response to Gerry Boland’s letter (Dec 8) entitled “Scandalous food practice turns my stomach“, while I do not want to enter a much-heated debate, usually fanned by extremist animal right campaigners (who are usually also followed by more sensible people), I would nonetheless like to clarify a few points.