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DPP Directs No Prosecution Over Fatal Razor Clam Boat Capsize

16th March 2018
The Irish Coast Guard were involved in the search for Jamie McAllister, whose body was recovered on 27 May 2017 The Irish Coast Guard were involved in the search for Jamie McAllister, whose body was recovered on 27 May 2017

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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MacDara Conroy

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