Wildlife Act, 1976, (Control of Importation of Wild Animals and Wild Birds) Regulations, 1989 (S.I. No. 296/1989). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 1989 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword International trade Birds Protection of species Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract These Regulations prohibit the importation of live wild animals or wild birds or their eggs or spawn except under licence issued by the Minister of State at the Department of Finance. The Regulations do not apply to live fish or their eggs or young. Full text English Website www.irishstatutebook.ie References - Legislation Implements Wildlife Act, 1976. Legislation | Ireland | 1976 (2021) Keyword: Public land, Protected area, Basic legislation, Ecosystem preservation, Management/conservation, Biodiversity, Institution, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting authorization/permit, Wildlife products, International trade, Seasons, Expropriation, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Protection of habitats, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Transport/storage, Trade in species, Plant protection, Plant variety Source: FAO, FAOLEX