Fishermen fail in final leg of legal battle over ban on Dublin Bay prawn catches

Costs were awarded against the fishermen from Kerry and Galway and the minister did not seek costs

The minister's closure order in 2017 effectively banned fishing for the species Nephrops, known as Dublin Bay prawns, Norway Lobster, scampi or simply prawns. File picture: Dan Linehan

Two fishermen's legal battle over a decision which led to a ban on prawn fishing off part of the west coast has ended with the Supreme Court dismissing their challenge.

It followed a finding by the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) against Pat Fitzpatrick, who fishes out of Ros a Mhil in Galway, and Michael J Flannery, of Dingle, Co. Kerry, in relation to their challenge.