S.L. 549.171 Art. 5Establishment of the research period.

For the purpose of establishing the dates and duration of the research period in accordance with regulation 8 of the Framework

Regulations, and for the purpose of these regulations, the research period for the relevant species for the year 2024 shall be sixty-two (62) days from the date of publication of these regulations for European Greenfinch (Chloris Hawfinch (Coccothraustes chloris), Common Chaffinch (Fringilla Common coccothraustes), coelebs), Linnet (Linaria Eurasian Siskin (Spinus cannabina), spinus), European Goldfinch (Carduelis and European Serin carduelis) (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.