title: Exclusive economic zone of Ireland
text: # 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.
  
  