Sea Fisheries (Driftnets) Order, 1998. Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing authorization Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Abstract The effect of this Order is to give effect to the enforcement of Council Regulation 1239/98. From the making of the Order no vessel may keep on board or use for fishing one or more driftnets whose individual or total length is more than 2.5 kilometres. From 1 January 2002 no vessel may keep on board or use driftnets for the capture of a specified number of species listed in the Annex to the Council Regulation. Until 31 December 2001 a vessel may keep on board or use for fishing one or more drift Full text English Website www.bailii.org References - Legislation Implements Fisheries (Amendment) Act, 1978. Legislation | Ireland | 1978 (2000) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Registration, International agreement-implementation, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization Source: FAO, FAOLEX Council Regulation (EC) No. 1239/98 amending Regulation (EC) No. 894/97 laying down certain technical measures for the conservation of fishery resources. Legislation | European Union | 1998 | Repealed Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Mesh, Size, Seasons, Cartilaginous fishes Source: FAO, FAOLEX