Exclusive economic zone of Ireland

The exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of Ireland extends 200 nautical miles (370 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

Main article: Rockall Bank dispute

The area around Rockall is disputed.^[3][4]

Russian military exercise controversy

Main article: 2022 Russian military exercise in the Irish EEZ 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]