European Communities (Natural Habitats) Regulations, 1997. Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 1997 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Management/conservation Protected area Endangered species Protection of habitats Protection of species Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract These Regulations give effect to Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora. The Regulations empower the Minister to designate special areas of conservation (endangered species and habitats of endangered species) as a contribution to the European network of special areas of conservation and special protection areas under Council Directive No. 79/409/EEC ("the Birds Directive"). The Regulations also place an obligation on the Minister, other Ministers of the Government, Local Authorities and other State Bodies to have regard to the provisions of the Regulations in carrying out their powers and functions under certain Enactments under their control. Full text English Website www.bailii.org References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora Legislation | European Union | 1992 (2013) Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Data collection/reporting, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by European Union (Environmental Impact Assessment and Habitats) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 473 of 2011). Legislation | Ireland | 2011 Keyword: Land-use planning, EIA, Authorization/permit, Management/conservation, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Birds Source: FAO, FAOLEX European Communities (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Amendment) Regulations, 2001 (S.I. No. 538 of 2001). Legislation | Ireland | 2001 Keyword: Land-use planning, EIA, Soil conservation/soil improvement Source: FAO, FAOLEX European Communities (Natural Habitats) (Amendment) Regulations, 1998. Legislation | Ireland | 1998 Keyword: Management/conservation, Protected area, Endangered species, Protection of habitats, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 477 of 2011). Legislation | Ireland | 2011 Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Institution, EIA, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Management/conservation, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Classification/declassification, Marine protected areas, Birds, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX