Rockall

  • Rockall deal vetoed by David Cameron

    Rockall deal vetoed by David Cameron

    4th June 2024

    A deal between Ireland and Scotland to allow Irish fishing vessels to return to Rockall has been vetoed by UK foreign secretary David Cameron. Full details of the proposed deal – which constitutionally falls within the remit of the UK…

  • Rockall row resurfaces

    Rockall row resurfaces

    12th December 2023

    Newly released documents have shed fresh light on discussions between the Scottish and Irish governments on the issue of fisheries access around Rockall – but an Irish industry leader has taken issue with reports that Scotland made serious efforts to…

  • New Issue: Fishing News 14.01.21

    New Issue: Fishing News 14.01.21

    12th January 2021

      – Boris Brexit betrayal – Scots will have LESS fish to catch – UK government: ‘Historic deal will protect all UK fishermen’ – Deal falls ‘far short of commitments and promises’ – New UK fishing licences issued after trade agreement…

  • New Issue: Fishing News 04.07.19

    New Issue: Fishing News 04.07.19

    2nd July 2019

    This week in Fishing News you will find: – Bid to ditch FQAs – Gove pledges support for Scottish industry – Iceland stakes claim to Rockall waters – Stock assessments central to scallop fishery management – Plans for Donegal sea…

  • Rockall limits row

    Rockall limits row

    18th June 2019

    Scotland claims sovereignty over Rockall waters Irish vessels told they are fishing illegally Scotland and Ireland are in conflict over fishing rights around Rockall, after the Scottish government said it would take enforcement action against Irish vessels fishing inside the…

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