Sea Fisheries (Driftnet), Order, 1995 (S.I. No. 262 of 1995). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 1995 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Order prohibits all vessels fishing within Irish waters, or a person on board any vessel to have one or more driftnet(s) which have a total length of two and a half kilometres. For the purpose of this Order "driftnets" means a wall of netting used in fishing, which is free to move according to tide and wind conditions. Full text English Website www.irishstatutebook.ie References - Legislation Implements Fisheries (Amendment) Act, 1978. Legislation | Ireland | 1978 (2000) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Registration, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX