MacManus wants Irish fishing rights around Rockall protected
A north west MEP is calling on the Irish government to protect Irish fishing rights off Rockall. The area around the uninhabitable rock off the north west coast of County Donegal is being disputed following Brexit, with an Irish fishing vessel recently boarded by Scottish authorities claiming the Irish had…
Donegal fishing boat prevented from fishing around Rockall
A Donegal fishing vessel has been prevented from fishing around Rockall by a Scottish patrol boat. The ‘Northern Celt’ was boarded by British officials yesterday and told it could no longer fish within 12 nautical miles of the disputed outcrop. The Department of Foreign Affairs says it’s engaging with UK…
Two more Donegal TD’s call for safeguarding of Rockall fishing waters
Two more Donegal TDs are calling on the government to safeguard the rights of Irish fishing vessels in the waters around Rockall Speaking in the Dail, Independent TD Thomas Pringle said no one has ever been aware of previous negotiations going on between Scotland and Irelaned. He say the issue…
Irish and Scottish governments hold talks over Rockall island
Talks between the Irish and Scottish governments about fishing near Rockall island off the coast of Donegal will escalate this week. The dispute was discussed at cabinet meetings in both countries today. Tensions have been escalated in the past week over ownership of the rock and the fishing ground around…