Charlie McConalogue appeals against decision to quash fishing exclusion zone

A High Court ruling effectively rendering the exclusion zone directive void has been appealed by Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue. Picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue is appealing against a decision to quash a fishing exclusion zone around Ireland.

Two fishermen from Munster had successfully challenged the Sea Fishing Boat Licensing Policy, Policy Directive 1 of 2009, published by Mr McConalogue’s predecessor as minister, Michael Creed, on March 5, 2019.