European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds) Regulations, 1985. Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 1985 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Wild fauna Birds Protected area Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract These Regulations implement in Ireland EEC Directive No. 79/409 on the Conservation of Wild Birds provides for the conservation of populations 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 four sites as special protection areas, in order to ensure the survival and reproduction of the species to which Article 4 of the Directive relates. It shall be prohibited to create pollution or deteriorate habitats or in any other way to disturb the protected species. The Regulations provide that contravention of its provisions shall constitute an offence. Full text English Website www.irishstatutebook.ie References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 79/409/EEC on the conservation of wild birds. Legislation | European Union | 1979 (2003) Keyword: Birds, Hunting/capture, Endangered species, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds) (Amendment) Regulations, 1996 (S.I. 269 of 1996). Legislation | Ireland | 1996 Keyword: Wild fauna, Birds, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations, 1996 (S.I. 298 of 1996). Legislation | Ireland | 1996 Keyword: Wild fauna, Birds, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds) (Amendment) Regulations, 1995 (S.I. 31 of 1995). Legislation | Ireland | 1995 Keyword: Wild fauna, Birds, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations, 1995 (S.I. 284 of 1995). Legislation | Ireland | 1995 Keyword: Wild fauna, Birds, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations, 1994. Legislation | Ireland | 1994 Keyword: Wild fauna, Birds, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds) (Amendment) Regulations, 1998 (S.I. 154 of 1998). Legislation | Ireland | 1998 Keyword: Wild fauna, Birds, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds) (Amendment) Regulations, 1999 (S.I. 367 of 1999). Legislation | Ireland | 1999 Keyword: Wild fauna, Birds, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds) (Amendment) Regulations, 1999 (S.I. 131 of 1999). Legislation | Ireland | 1999 Keyword: Wild fauna, Birds, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Kilcolman Bog Special Protection Area 004095)) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 386 of 2010). Legislation | Ireland | 2010 Keyword: Birds, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Sheskinmore Lough Special Protection Area 004090)) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 388 of 2010). Legislation | Ireland | 2010 Keyword: Birds, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX