date:Dec 27, 2012
The European Commissions position on managing cod stocks has moved closer to Irelands interests, but negotiations on fishing quota restrictions are proving more difficult, according to Marine Minister Simon Coveney.
Mr Coveney is in Brussels attending what he describes as one of the most difficult Fisheries Councils in years.
The talks relate to setting agreed TAC (Total Allowable Catch) and fishing quota levels for EU member states.
Irelands priorities will focus on the TACs and quotas for p