Purse Seine Prohibition Order, 1971. Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 1971 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing area Fishing gear/fishing method Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Order prohibits the use of purse seines for the capture of herrings in certain parts of the Celtic Sea, having regard in doing so to the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Convention signed in London: the use of purse seines for the capture of herrings in the Celtic Sea between the parallels of 5° and 9° west longitude and 49° and 52° 30' north latitude is hereby prohibited. Full text English Website www.bailii.org References - Legislation Implements Fisheries (Amendment) Act, 1962. Legislation | Ireland | 1962 (2000) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Institution, Authorization/permit, International trade, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Special fund, Fishing authorization Source: FAO, FAOLEX