European Communities (Control of Bluetongue) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 676 of 2007).

These Regulations carry into effect in Ireland the measures provided for in Council Directive 2000/75/EC and Commission Decision 2005/393/EC relating to Bluetongue. The Regulations impose certain duties, in case of a suspected outbreak of bluetongue, on a person in possession of or in control of an animal and any other person who, by reason of an examination, laboratory test result or otherwise, becomes aware or suspects or who should reasonably be aware that there is an outbreak or a suspected outbreak of bluetongue in an animal. The Regulations also require official veterinaries to undertake specified action and grant powers to the Minister to declare certain protection and surveillance measures. The Regulations also place restrictions on vaccination of animals.