Monkfish Licensing Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. 239 of 2005). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Marine fishes Offences/penalties Fishing authorization 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 licensing of Irish fishing boats fishing for monkfish in specified areas. These Regulations also provide for additional control measures for those who apply for a licence under the licensing scheme introduced by these Regulations. Boats must be registered in the Register of Fishing Boats and possess a valid licence under section 222B of the Fisheries (Consolidation) Act 1959 (as inserted by the Fisheries (Amendment) Act 2003. A monkfish licence granted under these Regulations shall restrict the quantities of other quota species that may be caught, landed and transhipped by the licensed boat. The Minister may attach conditions, as specified in these Regulations, to a monkfish licence. 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