The exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of Ireland extends 200 miles (320 km) from the coast.[1][2] Exclusive economic zones are areas of internationally-recognised rights to conduct certain activities on areas of the high seas but do not give any power over access to those areas, including over shipping or military matters.
Disputes and controversies
Within Ireland's EEZ there is one notable long-running dispute, and from time to time other disputes and issues arise.
Rockall
The area around Rockall is disputed.[3][4]
Russian military exercise controversy
In January 2022 controversy arose over a proposed Russian military exercise in international waters but inside the EEZ.[5] The Russian government said that they would move the exercises outside the EEZ.[6]
References
- ^ "Fisheries in Ireland". European Commission. European Commission. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
- ^ "Atlas of the Commercial Fisheries Around Ireland". marine.ie. Fisheries Science Services, Rinville, Oranmore, Co Galway, Ireland. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
- ^ Dineen, Kieran (21 June 2019). "Iceland reaffirms its claim to waters around Rockall". RTÉ News. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
- ^ "Maritime Limits Irish Continental Shelf". data.gov.ie.
- ^ Ryan, Órla (27 January 2022). "Department issues warning over 'serious safety risks' posed by Russian missile tests". TheJournal.ie. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
External links
- Exclusive Economic Zone Boundary Ireland - data.gov.ie
- marineregions.org
- UK and Ireland's Exclusive Economic Zones - esa.int
This page was last edited on 9 August 2022, at 11:40