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Fishing vessel owner’s claims for economic loss due to alleged negligence and misrepresentation is dismissed
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Court of Appeal upholds the High Court's dismissal of a fishing vessel owner's claims for economic loss. The owner alleged that the State's failure to issue an accurate registration certificate and misrepresentations regarding a dumping at sea permit caused financial harm. The Court found no credible link between the State's actions and the owner's decision not to fish, nor did it find a basis for the claims of legitimate expectation or negligence related to the permit scheme, which was not viable under EU law.
Fishing vessel - economic loss - negligence - misrepresentation - legitimate expectation - registration certificate - dumping at sea permit - EU law - Court of Appeal - High Court judgment - Bates v. Minister for Agriculture - Glencar Exploration p.l.c. v. Mayo County Council (No. 2) - Cromane Seafoods Limited v. Minister for Agriculture - Fisheries and Food - decommissioning grant - scallop-fishing authorisation - appeal dismissed.
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