97/804/EC: Commission Decision of 21 November 1997 amending Decision 93/73/EEC concerning the status of Ireland with regard to infectious haematopoietic necrosis and viral haemorrhagic septicaemia (Text with EEA relevance)

COMMISSION DECISION of 21 November 1997 amending Decision 93/73/EEC concerning the status of Ireland with regard to infectious haematopoietic necrosis and viral haemorrhagic septicaemia (Text with EEA relevance) (97/804/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
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Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 91/67/EEC of 28 January 1991 concerning the animal health conditions governing the placing on the market of aquaculture animals and products (1), as last amended by Directive 95/22/EEC (2), and in particular Article 5 (2) thereof,
Whereas the Commission, by Decision 93/73/EEC (3), has granted the status of approved continental and coastal zone for infectious haematopoietic necrosis (IHN) and viral haemorrhagic septicaemia (VHS) to Ireland;
Whereas on 3 July 1997, the Irish authorities have reported a case of VHS at Cape Clear Island;
Whereas the Irish authorities have taken the measures necessary to eliminate the disease and to prevent its spread;
Whereas in accordance with the rules laid down in Council Directive 91/67/EEC, the status with regard to VHS of Cape Clear Island must be withdrawn,
Whereas the other parts of Ireland can maintain their approved status;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,