Minister Creed closes Celtic Sea herring fishery

Minister for the Marine Michael Creed has been forced to close the Celtic Sea herring fishery due to a virtual collapse of the multi-million euro stock.

Minister Creed closes Celtic Sea herring fishery
Fri, 20 Sep, 2019 - 06:40
Lorna Siggins

Minister for the Marine Michael Creed has been forced to close the Celtic Sea herring fishery due to a virtual collapse of the multi-million euro stock.

The closure order, which has not yet been released publicly, was issued by Mr Creed 48 hours after the seasonal fishery opened.

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