Administrative consolidations of the Wildlife Act, Birds and Natural Habitats Regulations and other related legislation can be viewed at the links listed below. These consolidations show the original Act or Statutory Instrument and the amendments made to it since it was enacted.
- Wildlife Act 1976 – Consolidation prepared by the Law Reform Commission
- Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2000 – Unofficial consolidation prepared by NPWS (Updated to 23 November 2023). This Act amended the 1976 Act but also made substantive law in its own right that you will not find in the consolidated Wildlife Act 1976.
- Wildlife Dealing Regulations 1977 – Unofficial consolidation prepared by NPWS (Updated to 5 December 2023)
- European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011 – Unofficial Consolidation prepared by NPWS (Updated to 28 July 2022)
- European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) (Restrictions on use of Poisoned Bait) Regulations 2010 – Unofficial consolidation prepared by NPWS (Updated to 29 November 2023)
- Wildlife (Wild Mammals)(Open Seasons) Order, 2005 - Unofficial consolidation prepared by NPWS (Updated to 13 March 2024)
Note: These consolidations are for ease of reference only and are not legal documents. While every care was taken in the preparation and proof-reading of these unofficial versions, the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage can assume no responsibility for and gives no guarantees, undertakings or warranties concerning the accuracy, completeness or up to date nature of the information provided and does not accept any liability whatsoever arising from any errors or omissions. For all important matters, users are advised to check particular provisions on the Irish Statute Book Website.
For a more detailed overview of the legislation underpinning biodiversity and nature conservation in Ireland, please refer back to the Legislation page.
Last updated 13/03/2024