European Communities (Avian Influenza) (Precautionary Measures) Regulations, 2006 (S.I. No. 121 of 2006). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Animal health Animal production Poultry Quarantine Birds Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Abstract The Minister may, by Notice, declare an area as a high-risk area. In the Notice, the Minister shall have regard to the risk of the transmission of avian influenza from birds living in the wild to poultry and other captive birds and take into account the criteria and risk factors set out in Annex 1 to the Commission Decision 2005/734. A person in possession of or in control of poultry or any other captive bird in an area identified as a high-risk area shall take prescribed precautionary measures. Full text English Website www.agriculture.gov.ie References - Legislation Implements Commission Decision 2005/734/EC laying down biosecurity measures to reduce the risk of transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza caused by Influenza virus A subtype H5N1 from birds living in the wild to poultry and other captive birds and providing for an early detection system in areas at particular risk. Legislation | European Union | 2005 | Repealed Keyword: Poultry, Birds, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Biosecurity Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by European Communities (Avian Influenza) (Precautionary Measures) (Amendment) Regulations, 2006 (S.I. No. 700 of 2006). Legislation | Ireland | 2006 | Repealed Keyword: Animal health, Animal production, Poultry, Data collection/reporting, Internal trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by European Communities (Avian Influenza) (Precautionary Measures) Regulations, 2008 (S.I. No. 7 of 2008). Legislation | Ireland | 2008 Keyword: Animal health, Animal production, Poultry, Quarantine, Offences/penalties, Birds Source: FAO, FAOLEX