Roger T. Garland
Question:163 Mr. Garland asked the Minister for Labour if he will list the number of EC Directives applicable to his Department which are not yet in force in Irish Law; and the reason for the delay in the case of each Directive.
Written Answers. - Implementation of EC Directives.
The current list of EC Directives applicable to my Department and the dates by which implementation is required are as follows:
Safety and Health Directives.
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Directive |
Required Implementation Date |
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89/391/EC |
31 December, 1992 |
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the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at the workplace (the new framework Directive). |
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89/654/EC |
31 December, 1992 |
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concerning the minimum safety and health requirements for the workplace. |
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89/655/EC |
31 December, 1992. |
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concerning the minimum safety and health requirements for the use by workers of machines, equipment and installation. |
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89/656/EC |
31 December, 1992 |
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concerning the minimum health and safety requirements for the use by workers of Personal Protective Equipment. |
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90/269/EC |
31 December, 1992 |
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concerning the minimum safety and health requirements for the handling of heavy loads. |
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90/270/EC |
31 December, 1992 |
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concerning the minimum safety and health requirements in the use of visual display units. |
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90/394/EC |
31 December, 1992 |
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protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens at work. |
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90/679/EC |
28 November, 1993 |
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protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to biological agents at work. |
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91/322/EC |
31 December, 1993 |
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on establishing indicative limit values by implementing Directive 80/1107/EEC. |
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91/382/EC |
1 Janaury, 1993 |
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amending Directive 83/477/EC on asbestos. |
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91/383/EEC |
31 December, 1992 |
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on non-standard work (Article (118A)). |
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92/29/EEC |
31 December, 1994 |
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on medical treatment on board vessels. |
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88/379/EEC |
7 June, 1991 |
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approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations. |
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89/178/EEC |
1 December, 1990 |
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adapting to technical progress of 88/379/EEC (Annex 2). |
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90/35/EEC |
10 June, 1991 |
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categories of preparations which must be fitted with child resistant fastenings. |
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90/492/EEC |
8 June, 1991 |
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adapting to technical progress for 2nd time of 88/379/EEC (Annex 1). |
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91/155/EEC |
30 May, 1991 |
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Commission Directive, information system on dangerous preparations. |
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91/442/EEC |
1 August, 1992 |
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on Dangerous Preparations the packaging of which must be fitted with child resistant fastenings. |
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89/677/EC |
21 June, 1991 |
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amending for the 8th time Directive 79/769/EC (Benzine Organotin). |
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91/173/EEC |
1 July, 1992 |
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amending for the 9th time 76/769/EEC (PCP). |
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91/338/EC |
31 December, 1992 |
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amending for the 10th time 76/769/EC (Cadmium). |
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91/339/EC |
18 June, 1992 |
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amending for 11th 76/769/EC (Ugilec). |
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91/659/EEC |
1 January, 1993 |
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adapting to technical progress Annex 1 of 76/769/EEC (Asbestos). |
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90/517/EC |
7 December, 1991 |
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adapting to technical progress for 11th time of 67/548/EEC. |
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91/325/EC |
8 June, 1991 |
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adapting to technical progress for 12th time of 67/548/EEC. |
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91/326/EC |
1 July, 1992 |
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adapting to technical progress for 13th time of 67/548/EEC. |
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91/410/EEC |
1 November, 1992 |
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adapting to technical progress for 14th time of 67/548/EEC. |
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91/632/EEC |
1 July, 1993 |
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adapting to technical progress for 15th time of 67/548/EEC. |
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92/—/EEC |
30 October, 1993 |
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amending for the 7th time Council Directive 67/548/EEC on Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Dangerous Substances. |
Employment Rights Directives.
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Directive |
Required Implementation Date |
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91/543/EEC |
30 June, 1993 |
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on an employer's obligation to inform employees of the conditions applicable to the contract or employment relationship. |
The current number of directives requiring implementation in the social affairs area reflects the rapid acceleration in the volume of directives generated by the Community since the advent of qualified majority voting in 1987. It is also an indication of the expansion of the social dimension of the European Community and the commitment to meeting the social requirements associated with the completion of the single market by the end of 1992.
Naturally the task of transposing these directives into national legislation has created a considerable additional workload for my Department, the National Authority for Occupational Safety and Health and the legal services of the State. Notwithstanding this, considerable progress has already been made in implementing the directives and it is my Department's intention to meet our European Community obligations in this regard.