European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Rockabill Special Protection Area 004014)) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 94 of 2012).

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 introduction, or re-introduction, of plants or animals not found in the area, except for the planting of crops on established reseeded grassland or cultivated land.