Scottish skipper in court in West Cork over alleged illegal fishing in Irish waters 

Accused charged with five offences — failing to keep an accurate logbook, failing to keep accurate drawings of fish storage rooms, failing to retain an onboard catch, failure to record catch quantities and failing to keep specified catches

Accused appeared at Bantry District Court charged with five offences contrary to the Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act.

A 37-year-old Scottish skipper has appeared in court in West Cork where he was charged with five offences relating to alleged illegal fishing activities within Ireland’s exclusive fishing limits on dates between May 16 and 20 this year.

Jonathan Ballany, of 7 Craigferrar Way, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, appeared before Judge James McNulty at Bantry District Court.