Wildlife Act, 1976 (Protection of Bullfinches) Regulations, 1980. Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 1980 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Hunting/capture Birds Dangerous animal/harmful animal Protection of species Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract The effect of these Regulations is to remove the Bullfinch from the Third Schedule to the Wildlife Act, 1976, thereby making it a protected species throughout the State. It will be an offence to hunt, take or kill the species or wilfully to take, injure, mutilate or destroy its nests or eggs. The Act enables fruit growers to take appropriate protective action where their crops are being damaged by the species. Full text English Website www.bailii.org 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