Ling (Fisheries Management and Conservation) Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. 306 of 2005). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Marine fishes Fishing authorization Transshipment Offences/penalties Authorization/permit Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract These Regulations provide for the management of fishing by Irish boats for ling in ICES sub-areas VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XII and XIV (Community waters and international waters) with effect from 1 July 2005. After that date, an Irish boat of 55 feet or more in length fishing in the specified area may not have or retain on board or land more than 2 tonnes of ling during a specified period. Other Irish sea-fishing boats fishing for ling in the specified area may not have or retain on board or land more than 1 tonne of ling during this period. The Regulations also provide with respect to prima facie evidence in relation with offences. Full text English Website www.irishstatutebook.ie References - Legislation Implements Council Regulation (EC) No. 27/2005 fixing for 2005 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Community waters and, for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required. Legislation | European Union | 2004 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Allocation/quota, Fishing area, High seas, Foreign fishing, Seasons, Size, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Bycatch, Transshipment, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX