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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
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, 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Repealed by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, Agricultural development, Marine fisheries, Protected fishing area, Fishery management and conservation, 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