2005/597/EC: Commission Decision of 2 August 2005 recognising the system for identification and registration of ovine animals in Ireland according to Article 4(2)(d) of Council Regulation (EC) No 21/2004 (notified under document number C(2005) 2911) (Text with EEA relevance)

The system for the identification and registration of ovine animals provided for under Article 4(2)(c) of Regulation (EC) No 21/2004 implemented by Ireland is hereby recognised as fully operational as of 9 July 2005.

Without prejudice to provisions to be laid down according to Article 10(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 21/2004 the competent authority shall carry out the appropriate on-the-spot checks each year to verify compliance by keepers with the requirements on identification and registration of ovine animals.

This Decision is addressed to Ireland.