That prohibition and the possibility of granting derogations are already contained in Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 which, however, covers only the Mediterranean Sea.
Is í an Mheánmhuir amháin, áfach, a chumhdaítear leis an toirmeasc sin agus leis an bhféidearthacht maoluithe atá i Rialachán (CE) Uimh. 1967/2006 cheana a dheonú.