The European Commission adopted its proposal on Thursday 27 October on fisheries quotas in the Atlantic and North Sea for 2017 which includes a cut in catches of cod in the Celtic Sea and southern hake.
On the basis of the scientific advice received, the Commission proposes to maintain or increase the current fishing quotas for 42 stocks which are in good health, and reduce catches for 28 stocks which are faring poorly.
Fisheries Commissioner Karmenu Vella said that the Commission was...