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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 Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, 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 driftnets for the capture of these species if it has received an authorization. In the case of an Irish Sea fishing boat the authorization can be granted under this Order. In the case of a boat operating under the flag of another Member State of the European Community the vessel must keep on board the authorization from the competent authority of the relevant Member State. Specific conditions attach to authorizations issued under this Order.

Full text
English
Website
www.bailii.org

References - Legislation

Implements

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

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Mesh, Size, Seasons, Cartilaginous fishes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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