Ireland among 10 countries punished for over-fishing

The European Commission has penalised Ireland for exceding EU fish quotas.

Wed, 01 Aug, 2012 - 18:42

The European Commission has penalised Ireland for exceding EU fish quotas.

The Commission is cutting Ireland's 2012 quota due to over-fishing carried out by the Irish fleet last year.

Ten other countries were penalised, with Spain the worst offender.

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