IRISH ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION

These Regulations, which relate to fisheries control systems and rules for the recording of fish catches, provide that a contravention of any provision of Commission Regulations is a contravention of the Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006 .

These Regulations, which relate to fisheries control systems and rules for the recording of fish catches, provide that a contravention of any provision of Commission Regulations is a contravention of the Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006 .

An Act To Amend And Extend The Air Pollution Act 1987; The Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992; The Waste Management Act 1996; And The Freedom Of Information Act 1997; To Make Provision For Costs Of Certain Proceedings; To Give Effect To Certain Articles Of The Convention On Access To Information, Public Participation In Decision-Making And Access To Justice In Environmental Matters Done At Aarhus, Denmark On 25 June 1998 And For Judicial Notice To Be Taken Of The Convention; To Amend The Planning And Development Act 2000; The Local Government Act 1998; The Local Government Act 2001 And The Official Languages Act 2003; And To Provide For Related Matters.

An Act To Provide For The Transfer Of Certain Functions Relating To The Foreshore From The Minister For Agriculture, Fisheries And Food To The Minister For The Environment, Community And Local Government And For That And Other Purposes To Amend And Extend The Foreshore Acts 1933 To 2009 And To Provide For Connected Matters.

Directive 2009/147/EC (O.J. L 20/7 of 26 January 2010) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 (úthe Birds Directiveù) on the conservation of wild birds provides for the conservation of wild birds by, among other things, classifying important ornithological sites as Special Protection Areas. The hyperlink http://ec.europa.eu/environment/nature/natura2000/sitesì birds/indexìen.htm which connects to the useful and informative European Commission Environment (Nature and Biodiversity) website also contains a further link to the text of the Birds Directive. The effect of these Regulations is to designate a site as a Special Protection Area in accordance with Article 4 of the Directive. The geographical area of the Special Protection Area designated by these Regulations is defined by the First Schedule (a map or maps of the area) and the Second Schedule (a list of the townlands in question or a description of the area). For more detailedmaps than those contained in Schedule 1 or for greater detail on boundary delineation contact should be made with the National Parks and Wildlife Service of the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government by telephoning 1-800-405000 or by viewing the relevant text or map details on www.npws.ie. The bird species cited in the Third Schedule of these Regulations are specified, in accordance with the Directive, in order to ensure their survival and reproduction in their area of distribution. Under Article 5 of the Directive all species of birds are afforded protection from disturbance, capture and damage to nests and eggs, not just the birds listed on Schedule 3 (with the exception of those birds covered under Articles 7 for hunting and 9, where derogations are listed). Those operations or activities requiring the consent of the Minister listed at Schedule 4 to these Regulations are cited for their potential to cause disturbance or damage to the bird species and their habitats specified in the Third Schedule of these Regulations. Landowners or occupiers should contact the local National Parks and Wildlife Service office of the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government before undertaking any of the works listed at Schedule 4. (See www.npws.ie for contact details). Please note that operations/activities other than those listed at Schedule 4 to these Regulations, such as effluent discharge, planning permission, aquaculture, fishing or forestry require a licence or permission from the appropriate consent authority. These Regulations provide (Regulation 4) that contravention of the provisions of these Regulations shall constitute an offence: Regulation 5 provides for penalties.

These Regulations amend the European Communities (Health of Aquaculture Animals and Products) Regulations 2008 ( S.I. No. 261 of 2008 ), to take account of developments at European Union level.

The effect of these regulations is to amend S.I. 346 of 2009 , which provide for the management of sea-fisheries that may impact on Natura 2000 sites. The amendments are designed to allow for the more effective management of certain fisheries.

Directive 2009/147/EC (O.J. L 20/7 of 26 January 2010) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 (úthe Birds Directiveù) on the conservation of wild birds provides for the conservation of wild birds by, among other things, classifying important ornithological sites as Special Protection Areas. The hyperlink http://ec.europa.eu/environment/nature/natura2000/sitesì birds/indexìen.htm which connects to the useful and informative European Commission Environment (Nature and Biodiversity) website also contains a further link to the text of the Birds Directive. The area now known as the West Donegal Coast SPA (Site Code 004150) incorporates Tormore Island SPA (Site Code 004126) which was statutorilyprotected under The European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Tormore Island SPA 004126)) ( S.I. No. 908 of 2004 ). This Statutory Instrument has been revoked and replaced by these Regulations. The area will now be known as the West Donegal Coast SPA. The effect of these Regulations is to designate a site as a Special Protection Area in accordance with Article 4 of the Directive. The geographical area of the Special Protection Area designated by these Regulations is defined by the First Schedule (a map or maps of the area) and the Second Schedule (a list of the townlands in question or a description of the area). For more detailedmaps than those contained in Schedule 1 or for greater detail on boundary delineation contact should be made with the National Parks and Wildlife Service of the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government by telephoning 1-800-405000 or by viewing the relevant text or map details on www.npws.ie. The bird species cited in the Third Schedule of these Regulations are specified, in accordance with the Directive, in order to ensure their survival and reproduction in their area of distribution. Under Article 5 of the Directive all species of birds are afforded protection from disturbance, capture and damage to nests and eggs, not just the birds listed on Schedule 3 (with the exception of those birds covered under Articles 7 for hunting and 9, where derogations are listed). Those operations or activities requiring the consent of the Minister listed at Schedule 4 to these Regulations are cited for their potential to cause disturbance or damage to the bird species and their habitats specified in the Third Schedule of these Regulations. Landowners or occupiers should contact the local National Parks and Wildlife Service office of the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government before undertaking any of the works listed at Schedule 4. (See www.npws.ie for contact details). Please note that operations/activities other than those listed at Schedule 4 to these Regulations, such as effluent discharge, planning permission, aquaculture, fishing or forestry require a licence or permission from the appropriate consent authority. These Regulations provide (Regulation 4) that contravention of the provisions of these Regulations shall constitute an offence: Regulation 5 provides for penalties.