Exclusive economic zone of Ireland
# Exclusive economic zone of Ireland

The exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of Ireland extends 200 miles (320 km) from the coast. 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

The area around Rockall is disputed.

## Russian military exercise controversy

In January 2022 controversy arose over a proposed Russian military exercise in international waters but inside the EEZ. The Russian government said that they would move the exercises outside the EEZ.

