The issue of non-EU countries over fishing is being highlighted in Strasbourg.
Ireland is set to see a loss of more than 20% in its mackerel fishing quota next year, worth around €18m.
A Midlands North West MEP is highlighting EU quota allocations in Strasbourg.
As a country, Ireland has 12% of the richest waters in Europe, but is only getting a 6% share of the quota.
Independent Ireland's Ciaran Mullooly says over fishing by non-EU nations is badly impacting Irish fishermen:
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