S.L. 549.151 Art. 4Establishment of the research  period. S.L. 549.145.

For the purpose of establishing the dates and duration of the research period under regulation 8 of the Framework Regulations, and for the purpose of these regulations, the research period for the relevant species for the year 2022 shall be sixty-two (62) days from th th 20 October 2022 to 20 December 2022, both dates included, for European Greenfinch (Chloris chloris), Hawfinch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes), Common Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs), Common Linnet (Linaria cannabina), Eurasian Siskin (Spinus spinus), European Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) and European Serin (Serinus serinus):

Provided that the provisions of these regulations shall cease to have effect and no research activity shall be permitted in the event that the Minister orders, by notice in the Gazette or any other notice, that the research period is to terminate immediately or at a date as specified by the Minister. All licensees shall be informed immediately of such termination by means of a text message service

(SMS) to the number indicated by that person in the application for a special research licence.