Supreme Court recognises State's 'duty of care' to mussel seed fishermen

The Supreme Court has allowed an appeal by four commercial fishermen who contended that the State owed them a duty of care when permitting access to mussel seed fishing zones. The plaintiffs, including Gerard Kelly of Greencastle, County Donegal, invested approximately €14.25 million collectively in vessels and equipment between 2002 and 2004, stating they did so with active State encouragement. However, Northern…