European Communities (Birds Declarations) Regulations 2023 (S.I. No. 576/2023). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 2023 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Birds Data collection/reporting Inspection International relations/cooperation Offences/penalties Protection of species Wild fauna Hunting/capture Endangered species Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract These Regulations have the purpose of giving full effect to Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009. The Regulations list situations and reasons where the Minister can derogate from obligations under Articles 5, 6, 7 and 8 of the Directive, in respect of any species of bird listed in Schedule 1; moreover the Regulations provide for reporting requirements; identify the figure of authorized person and clarify the powers, such as inspections and request of information; offences. Full text English Website www.irishstatutebook.ie References - Legislation Implements Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the conservation of wild birds. Legislation | European Union | 2009 Keyword: Birds, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Hunting/capture, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX