18/05/2018 (Agence Europe) – The Commission decided on Thursday 17 May to send a letter of formal notice to Ireland over its failure to implement a points system for fisheries as required under the EU Control Regulation (Regulation 1224/2009). A points system is required when it comes to serious infringements of the Common Fisheries Policy, committed by masters and licence holders of vessels flying the flag of Ireland. The Commission also considers that Ireland has not put into operation the current national legislation implementing the points system for licence holders, with the consequence that no points are being assigned for licence holders. Ireland has two months to reply to the arguments raised by the Commission, failing which a reasoned opinion may be sent. (LC)