92/339/EEC: Commission Decision of 2 June 1992 establishing the status of Ireland as regards Newcastle disease

COMMISSION DECISION
of 2 June 1992
establishing the status  of Ireland as regards Newcastle Disease
(92/339/EEC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE  EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 90/593/EEC of 15 October 1990 on animal health conditions  governing intra-Community trade in and imports from third countries of poultry and hatching eggs   (1), as last amended by Directive 91/496/EEC  (2), and in particular Article 12 (2) thereof,
Whereas no outbreaks of Newcastle Disease have been detected and vaccination against Newcastle  Disease in poultry has been prohibited for over a year in Ireland;
Whereas breeding flocks in Ireland have been monitored at least once a year for the presence of  Newcastle Disease; whereas the holdings contain no poultry which have been vaccinated against  Newcastle Disease;
Whereas in the light of the Newcastle Disease situation it is appropriate to fix the status of  Ireland;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the  Standing Veterinary Committee,