S.I. No. 114/2010 - European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Sovereign Islands Special Protection Area 004124)) Regulations 2010. Skip to content Disclaimer Feedback Helpdesk Gaeilge Léim go

Article 9of the Directive is in place.

2. The destruction, damage or removal of nests or eggs or any disturbance particularly during periods of breeding or rearing, save where a specific

Article 9of the Directive is in place.

3. The rearing or keeping of birds, the hunting and capture of which is prohibited, save where a specific

Article 7of the Directive is in place.

SITE SPECIFIC OPERATIONS OR ACTIVITIES REQUIRING CONSENT

1. Developing, operating or allowing leisure or sporting activities liable to cause significant disturbance to those birds listed in Schedule 3 of these Regulations or damage to their habitats.
2. Construction or alteration of tracks, paths, roads, embankments, car parks or access routes, or using or permitting the use of land for car parking.
3. Fishing by any type of nets.
4. Introduction (or re-introduction) into the wild of plants or animals not currently found in the area.
5. Any activity which destroys habitat, except normal maintenance activities as defined in approved farm plans.
6. Reclaiming land for agricultural purposes, including spraying or burning vegetation, clearing scrub and rough vegetation, draining or moving soil, ploughing, harrowing or reseeding.
7. Any other activity of which notice may be given by the Minister from time to time. Given under my Official Seal, 12 March
8. JOHN GORMLEY, T.D., Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. EXPLANATORY NOTE (This note is not part of the Instrument and does not purport to be a legal interpretation.) Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on the conservation of wild birds provides for the conservation of wild birds by, among other things, classifying important ornithological sites as Special Protection Areas for them. The effect of these Regulations is to designate a site as a Special Protection Area in accordance with Article 4 of the Directive and to provide that contravention of the provisions of these Regulations shall constitute an offence. Under Article 5 of the Directive all species of birds are afforded protection from disturbance, capture and damage to nests and eggs, not just the birds listed on Schedule 3 (with the exception of those birds covered under Articles 7 for hunting, and Article 9 where derogations are listed). Please note that operations/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. Privacy Statement Accessibility European Legislation Identifier (PDF) Open Data License Ráiteas Príobháideachais Inrochtaineacht Aitheantóir Eorpach Reachtaíochta (ELI) Ceadúnas Sonraí Oscailte Liosta Fianán © Government of Ireland. Oireachtas Copyright Material is reproduced with the permission of the Houses of the Oireachtas © Rialtas na hÉireann. Atáirgtear ábhar faoi Chóipcheart le cead ó Thithe an Oireachtais