Fishermen doubt 'legal vacuum' will remain in place

THE Irish Fishermen’s Organisation yesterday described as inconceivable that the European Commission would allow legal uncertainty to have developed around fishing in the Irish Box.

IFO secretary-general Frank Doyle yesterday expressed doubt that Brussels would permit “a legal vacuum” to remain in place, despite the controversy over access to the area.

“It is very difficult to avoid the sense that there is an agreement in place on the issue,” said Mr Doyle.