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Investigations have concluded and no prosecution will be directed by the DPP over the death of a fisherman off Skerries last summer, as the Irish Examiner reports.

Garda divers recovered the body of Jamie McAllister (28) on 27 May 2017, close to where the razor clam boat he had been working on with his uncle sank the previous day.

The inquest into the incident is now adjourned for full hearing on Thursday 1 November.

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The Evening Herald reports that a young man who allegedly handled thousands of euro worth of stolen marine electronics has been remanded on continuing bail.
A judge at Dun Laoghaire District Court has adjourned the matter for four weeks while the Director of Public Prosecutions considers the case against 23-year-old Simon Hood.
The man is alleged to have handled the stolen goods valued at over €4,500 at his home in October last year.

The Evening Herald reports that a young man who allegedly handled thousands of euro worth of stolen marine electronics has been remanded on continuing bail.

A judge at Dun Laoghaire District Court has adjourned the matter for four weeks while the Director of Public Prosecutions considers the case.

The 23-year-old man is alleged to have handled the stolen goods valued at over €4,500 at his home in October last year.

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About Rosslare Europort

2021 sees Rosslare Europort hitting a new record with a total of 36 shipping services a week operating from the port making it one of the premier Irish ports serving the European Continent. Rosslare Europort is a gateway to Europe for the freight and tourist industries. It is strategically located on the sunny south-east coast of Ireland.

Rosslare is within a 90-minute driving radius of major Irish cities; Dublin, Cork and Limerick. Rosslare Europort is a RoRo, RoPax, offshore and bulk port with three RoRo berths with a two-tier linkspan, we also have a dedicated offshore bulk berth.

Exports in Rosslare Europort comprise mainly of fresh products, food, pharmaceuticals, steel, timber and building supplies. While imports are largely in the form of consumer goods such as clothes, furniture, food, trade vehicles, and electronics.

The entire Europort is bar-swept to 7.2 meters, allowing unrestricted access to vessels with draughts up to 6.5 metres. Rosslare Europort offers a comprehensive service including mooring, stevedoring and passenger-car check-in for RoRo shipping lines. It also provides facilities for offshore, dry bulk and general cargo.

The port currently has twice-daily round services to the UK and direct services to the continent each day. Rosslare Europort has a fleet of Tugmasters service, fork-lift trucks, tractors and other handling equipment to cater for non-standard RoRo freight.