Polyvalent Mackerel Licensing Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 20 of 2006). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Marine fishes Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Abstract These Regulations establish a licensing regime for the fishing of Mackerel by Irish polyvalent vessels exceeding a certain size. A polyvalent vessel is a vessel in relation to which there is in force a licence under section 222B of the of the Fisheries (Consolidation) Act 1959 as inserted by section 4 of the Fisheries (Amendment) Act 2003. Fishing licences for this kind of vessel may be granted or renewed at the discretion of the Minister, who may attach to a polyvalent mackerel licence conditio Full text English Website www.irishstatutebook.ie References - Legislation Implements Fisheries (Consolidation) Act, 1959. Legislation | Ireland | 1959 (2000) Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Harbour, Navigation, Fishing authorization Source: FAO, FAOLEX