evidence: The sovereignty of the rock has been the source of a long-running dispute between Ireland and the UK. The UK authorities claim Rockall is part of its territory lying within its territorial seas - a claim not recognised by Ireland. [...] Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue told the programme that Ireland disputes the British claim over the rock and its seas, describing the waters around Rockall as a traditional fishing ground for Irish trawlers. [...] "It regularly monitors the seas around Rockall. Throughout our discussions with Irish colleagues, we have been consistently clear on the sovereignty of Rockall and the extent of the rights of non-UK vessels to fish in waters at Rockall."