Bat Derogations 2026

All bat species found in Ireland are listed under Annex IV of the EC (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011 – 2021 and as a result, works which would capture or kill them, damage or destroy their roosts or disturb them at important parts of their life cycle cannot take place without first obtaining a Derogation. This derogation is issued under Regulation 54 or Regulation 54A of the Regulations and strict criteria must be met before such a derogation can be approved. Derogations issued will be accessible through the links below in 2026, when available.