European Union (Conservation of Wild Birds (Malin Head Special Protection Area 004146)) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 84 of 2013). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Fisheries, Forestry, Land & soil, Water, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Agricultural development Farming Marine fisheries Protected fishing area Mariculture Timber extraction/logging Coastal zone management Effluent waste water/discharge Management/conservation Birds Protected area Wetlands Protection of habitats Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Protection of species Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Abstract These Regulations designate a coastal area as a Special Protection Area in accordance with Article 4 of Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Conservation of Wild Birds. The purpose is to ensure protection from disturbance, capture and damage to nests and eggs under Article 5 of the Directive for all species of birds, not just the birds listed on Schedule 3 (with the exception of those birds covered under Articles 7 for hunting and 9, where derogations are li 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