UK government vetoes Irish-Scottish agreement on Rockall access

Published 2024년 5월 29일

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The UK government has blocked an agreement between Ireland and Scotland to grant Irish fishing vessels access to the waters around the uninhabited islet of Rockall, located over 200 nautical miles off the coast of Ireland. This deal, which has been prioritized by the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs and Scottish Government, would have allowed Irish fishermen to operate in the area, which makes up about 3% of the total fish catch and is rich in squid and haddock. The ban, in effect since Brexit, has significantly impacted the Irish fishing industry, costing it millions. Both governments have expressed disappointment at the veto and are open to discussing the issue with the UK government after the election.

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UK government vetoes Irish-Scottish agreement on Rockall access. Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs has said that reaching an agreement on issues relating to fishing access around Rockall is a “priority” for the Government. A spokesperson from the Department said: “this is an area on which we will continue to work closely with Scotland, and on which we will continue to engage with the UK government.” It follows reports that the British government has vetoed an Irish-Scottish agreement which would allow Irish vessels to access the waters around the uninhabited islet again. The Irish Times has reported that the day after the British election was called this week, the UK government vetoed that deal. Rockall, which is located over 200 nautical miles northwest off the Co Donegal coast, has been the subject of a long-running dispute over the sovereignty of the fishing area. After Britain left the European Union Common Fisheries Policy as part of Brexit, Irish vessels have been ...

Source: Fish Focus