European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds) (Amendment) Regulations, 1998 (S.I. 154 of 1998). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Wild fauna Birds Offences/penalties Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Abstract Council Directive of 2 April, 1979, on the conservation of wild birds (79/409/EEC) provides for the conservation of wild birds by, among other things, classifying important ornithological sites as Special Protection Areas for them. The effect of these Regulations is to classify Wexford Harbour as a Special Protection Area in accordance with Article 4 of the Directive and to provide that contravention of the provisions of these Regulations shall constitute an offence. Full text English Website www.irishstatutebook.ie References - Legislation Amends European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds) Regulations, 1985. Legislation | Ireland | 1985 Keyword: Wild fauna, Birds, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Wexford Harbour and Slobs Special Protection Area 004076)) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 194 of 2012). Legislation | Ireland | 2012 Keyword: Farming, Marine fisheries, Protected fishing area, Inland waters, Freshwater resources management, Ecosystem preservation, Management/conservation, Birds, Protected area, Wetlands, Protection of habitats, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX