European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (The Raven Special Protection Area 004019)) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 533 of 2011).

These Regulations designate an area as a Special Protection Area in accordance with Article 4 of Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Conservation of Wild Birds. The Directive provides for protection of all species of birds from disturbance, capture and damage to nests and eggs (with the exception of those birds covered under Articles 7 for hunting and 9, where derogations are listed). Schedule 4 lists activities that require the consent of the Minister and may cause disturbance or damage to birds protected under Schedule 3. The bird species listed in that Schedule are protected to ensure their survival and reproduction in their area of distribution. Operations or activities listed at Schedule 4 may cause disturbance or damage to the bird species and their habitats and require consent from the Minister. Landowners or occupiers should contact the local National Parks and Wildlife Service office before undertaking any of the works listed at Schedule 4. Operations or 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.