Bat enquiries Use the form below to help answer the most common enquiries we receive about bats.Initial query Found a bat Interested in volunteering or want to contact local bat group Request a bat talk, walk or other event Need advice about a bat roost Advice on bat surveys and licenses Bats and development Funding for Bat Projects Found a batWhere did you find the bat? During a development Flying around a room in your house Grounded or injured During a developmentStop work, seek advice from NPWS/NIEA. If bats are exposed, advise on safe containment and contact NPWS/NIEA for advice. Bat protection and the lawFlying around a room in your houseInformation about grounded batsGrounded or injuredAre there obvious injuries and/or cat attack? Yes No Take to local vet for assessment and treatmentInformation about grounded batsInterested in volunteering or want to contact local bat groupWhat are you looking to do? Volunteer Find a local bat group Volunteer your timeLocal bat groupsRequest a bat talk, walk, or other eventRequest a bat walk, talk or eventNeed advice about a bat roost?Where is the roost? In houses and built structures In trees Advice about bat roostsBat Tree Habitat KeyAdvice on bat surveys and licensesWhat do you need advice on? Bat surveys Bat licenses and the law Bat Mitigation Guidelines for Ireland (PDF)Bat protection and the law Application for Derogation Licence - ROI Wildlife licensing - NIBats and DevelopmentBats and developmentFunding for Bat ProjectsFunding for Bat Projects