Variation issued: Wednesday 01 October 2025
Updated 26 September 2025
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The variation effective from 00:01hrs Wednesday 01 October 2025 is as follows:
1. Q4 Scallop Effort Days
- Affecting Over 10m licence Schedules for Licence Category A (11), Category A Islands (12), Category A Pelagic (17), Category B (31) and Category C (41)
Q4 Scallop effort days set at 85 days.
2. 10m & Under Non-sector Quota Increase
- Affecting 10m & under licence category A (91)
| SPECIES | SEA AREA (AS STATED IN ANNEXE) | QUOTA SET FROM (TONNES) | QUOTA SET TO (TONNES) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cod | 7a | 0.3 (monthly) bycatch only | 2 (quarterly) bycatch only |
3. Over 10m Non-sector Quota Increase
- Affecting over 10m licence categories A (11), A (Islands) (12) and B (31)
| SPECIES | SEA AREA (AS STATED IN ANNEXE) | QUOTA SET FROM (TONNES) | QUOTA SET TO (TONNES) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cod | 7a | 0.1 (monthly) bycatch only | 0.3 (quarterly) bycatch only |
The most up to date licences can be accessed on the understand your fishing vessel licence webpage.
It is your responsibility to check variations before going to sea as they can be changed at any time.
If you have any queries, please contact the Fisheries Management Team.