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European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (River Nanny Estuary and Shore SPA 004158)) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 140 of 2012).

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Source

Abstract
These Regulations designate a foreshore and wetlands 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 purpose is to protect all species of birds to which Article 4 relates and in particular those listed in Schedule 3 to these Regulations from disturbance, capture and damage to nests and eggs. 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. Activities that require consent of the Minister include: drainage works including digging, deepening, widening or blocking a drain, watercourse or waterbody; introduction, or re-introduction, of plants or animals not found in the area; water abstraction, sinking of boreholes and wells; drainage works; and harvesting marine invertebrate species in intertidal areas. There is no requirement to obtain the consent of the Minister if: (a) the operation or activity is licensed by or subject to the permission of another public authority; or (b) the operation or activity is specified as permitted in a farm or land management plan (subject to compliance with any conditions set out therein).
Date of text
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No