Animal Health (Trade in Salamanders) Regulations 2019 (S.I. No. 245 of 2019).

These Regulations set out animal health protection measures in relation to the fungus Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans for intra-EU trade in consignments of salamanders and the introduction of such consignments into the Union. They give effect to Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2018/320. The Regulations place restrictions on commercial movement of salamanders– (a) between Ireland and a member state, and (b) into the State from a third country. The Minister may grant registration of an establishment of destination, attach conditions to registration, revoke or vary a conditions of registration. 8. Where a salamander is affected with disease (Bsal) the operator of the establishment where it is located shall take all necessary measures to ensure treatment as specified.