European Communities (Protection measures in relation to highly pathogenic avian influenza of subtype H5N1 in wild birds) (No. 2) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 480 of 2006).

These Regulations provide for the establishment of control and monitoring areas by the Minister and prescribe the measures to be applied in such areas in the event of a suspect or confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza of subtype H5N1 in wild birds in Ireland.
Persons who own or control poultry or any captive bird in holdings within a control or monitoring area shall: (a) implement appropriate on-farm biosecurity measures, including disinfection at the entrances and exits to premises where poultry and other captive birds are kept, and (b) apply the other biosecurity measures provided for in the European Communities (Avian Influenza) (Precautionary Measures) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 121 of 2006). The Regulations also specify prohibited activities in control areas and monitoring areas and provide for restrictions on movements of poultry and poultry products in and from control and monitoring areas.