Fishing industry wants sanctions against Iceland and Faroe Islands

Ireland’s fishing industry is calling on the EU to implement sanctions against Iceland and the Faroe Islands following the breakdown of bilateral talks in Iceland.

Federation of Irish Fishermen chairman Sean O’Donoghue said MEP Pat the Cope Gallagher is pushing for immediate EU sanctions to protect mackerel stocks from massive over-fishing.

Mr O’Donoghue said: “We are deeply disappointed by the way the Faroes and Iceland have been so unreasonable in demanding such a huge share of the available stocks.