A FISHERIES dispute has broken out between Ireland and Scotland, focusing on the area around the territory of Rockall. Now Irish ministers have received a formal letter from a Scottish official stating it will deploy vessels to take "enforcement action" against Irish ships found fishing within 12 miles of Rockall. Irish vessels have operated in the Rockall zone for decades fishing haddock, squid and other species. "I held a difficult but necessary meeting today with our fishing industry representatives. Tánaiste Simon Coveney added that "the long-standing position of the Irish Government is that Irish vessels are entitled to access to Rockall waters.

Source: Irish Independent June 08, 2019 13:52 UTC