Norwegian trawlers could be given 'unfettered access' to Irish waters

Norway wants to be able to catch more of its blue whiting quota in Irish waters where the fish are of better quality and more plentiful. Stock picture: Chris Furlong/Getty 

Talks resume this week over whether Ireland will be forced by the EU to allow Norway “unfettered” access to our fishing waters.

The deal could be struck by the EU despite Irish objections so that other EU countries could have greater access to Norway’s cod stocks in return.