Mackerel quotas under threat due to over-fishing by some countries

QUOTAS for the country’s most valuable fish, mackerel, could be facing cuts next year instead of being increased because of the actions of Iceland and the Faroe islands.

Fisheries Minister Seán Connick warned that the huge increase in the fish being taken from the sea by Iceland and the Faroe Islands could not continue.

Ireland was among those countries that warned Iceland could face sanctions by the EU if they do not negotiate and reach an acceptable agreement with the European Commission in negotiations next month.