Wildlife Act, 1976 (Protection of Wild Animals) Regulations, 1980. Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 1980 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Hunting/capture 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 add the Common Frog, Common Lizard, Common Newt, Pygmy Shrew and Stoat to the list of protected species mentioned in the Fifth Schedule to the Wildlife Act, 1976. It will be an offence to hunt, take or kill any of these species or wilfully to interfere with or destroy their breeding places. 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