Opposition politicians are urging the Government to defend the interests of the Irish fishing community over Rockall. It comes as the Scottish government said it will take action against Irish vessels found fishing within 12 miles of Rockall from this weekend onwards. Last night, at least four Irish fishing vessels are fishing off Rockall this evening in defiance of a Scottish ban. Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty says Scotland's warning that it will take action against Irish boats found fishing around the disputed rock is a "worrying development". Mr Doherty said: "The first priority here is the Government needs to defend the interests of the Irish fishing community.

Source: Irish Examiner June 09, 2019 06:11 UTC