There is a proposal for an increased landing size for bass being brought forward shortly. The 36cm will rise to 42cm.
There is another more detailed post on these matters here:
viewtopic.php?f=12&t=47485&p=367983#p367983
The post covers the current new regulations and proposals:
* Irish commercial/sale ban continues.
* Limit of 3 fish retained for all recreational fishers - Ireland's 2 fish retention limit continues.
* Ban on commercial fishing extended to all EU boats in EU waters around Ireland.
* Temporary ban on pelagic trawling of bass (Will more than likely be continued next year)
* Monthly (Non transferable) catch allowances for the various commercial catch methods - Gill netting, trawling, Rod and line/long line etc.