MARINE TIMES WEEKENDER

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News, opinion, comment, a review of the week from the MARINE TIMES, Ireland’s leading maritime newspaper.

“THROUGH HELL AND BACK TRYING TO CONVINCE GOVERNMENT”

“I have been through hell and back trying to explain to the Government that Ireland’s maritime safety framework is broken,” says the lawyer who, for several years has been seeking changes in the operations of the Maritime Casualty Investigation Board. 

Following the decision by the European Court of Justice that the Board is not independent, due to the presence of two civil servants on its board, Michael Kingston talks to Deputy Editor, Tom MacSweeney, on this week’s Marine Times Podcast.

“The Government should stop wasting money seeking legal advice about the European Court of Justice decision that the Board is not independent   and get on with the job of re-organising it,” he says.

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“Catchy” New Idea from Donegal Businesses

Two Donegal businesses have teamed up to create a unique seafood experience in the popular fishing port of Killybegs. Atlantic Treasures – The Fish Stop and Hughie’s Bar launched the new Hooked & Cooked Seafood Experience this week (from 21st July). Available from Tuesday to Saturday, the new taste experience will invite visitors to hand-select their own fresh fish and seasoning from The Fish Stop, before taking their cook-bag to the newly revamped Hughie’s Bar, where it will be cooked, garnished and plated.

Local businessmen Hugh O’Donnell of Hughie’s Bar and Michael O’Donnell of Atlantic Treasures – The Fish Stop, developed the idea earlier this year to give visitors an opportunity to sample fresh Atlantic catch and experience an authentic Donegal welcome along the Wild Atlantic Way.