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European Communities (Avian Influenza) (Precautionary Measures) Regulations, 2008 (S.I. No. 7 of 2008).

Country/Territory
Ireland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Animal health Animal production Poultry Quarantine Offences/penalties Birds
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

These Regulations carry into effect in Ireland Community Decisions relating to biosecurity measures to be applied in areas deemed to be at particularly high risk for the introduction of avian influenza. The measures include quarantine, keeping indoors of poultry, notification of suspected circumstances, restrictions on the use of outside waters, keeping poultry separate from wild birds, etc. The Regulations also define powers of authorized officers (including the issue of biosecurity notices) and defines offences.

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

Keyword: Poultry, Birds, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Early warning system, Biosecurity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

European Communities (Avian Influenza) (Precautionary Measures) Regulations, 2006 (S.I. No. 121 of 2006).

Legislation | Ireland | 2006

Keyword: Animal health, Animal production, Poultry, Quarantine, Birds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Avian Influenza) (Precautionary Measures) (Amendment) Regulations, 2006 (S.I. No. 700 of 2006).

Legislation | Ireland | 2006

Keyword: Animal health, Animal production, Poultry, Data collection/reporting, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

European Communities (Avian Influenza) (Precautionary Measures) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 11 of 2011).

Legislation | Ireland | 2011

Keyword: Animal health, Animal production, Biosecurity, Disinfection/disinfestation, Birds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Avian Influenza) (Precautionary Measures) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 306 of 2012).

Legislation | Ireland | 2012

Keyword: Animal health, Animal production, Biosecurity, Disinfection/disinfestation, Pests/diseases, Birds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX