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Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 29 Apr 1997

Vol. 478 No. 4

Written Answers. - EU Directives.

Frances Fitzgerald

Question:

251 Ms F. Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the EU directives coming wholly or partly under the auspices of his Department that are not currently fully implemented; the reference number and subject matter of each directive; the deadline for implementation set out in the directive; whether it is proposed to implement the directive by means of a Bill or by statutory instrument; and when it is proposed to implement the directive. [11353/97]

The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the following schedule:

Schedule
Department of Transport, Energy and Communications
EU Directives Awaiting Transposition

Directive

Deadline for Implementation

Expected Date of Implementation

Method of Implementation

1

Council Directive 89/336/EEC of 3 May 1989 on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to electromagnetic compatibility

1 July 1991

30 June 1997

Statutory Instrument

as amended by:

Council Directive 91/263/EEC of 29 April 1991 on the approximation of the laws of the member states concerning telecommunications terminal equipment, including the mutual recognition of their conformity.

and

Council Directive 92/31/EEC of 28 April 1992 amending Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to electromagnetic compatibility.

(Directive 92/31/EEC allowed member states to continue to apply National Standards until 31 December, 1995).

and

Council Directive 93/68/EEC of 22 July 1993 (Directive 93/EEC provides for a harmonised certification mark for the equipment covered by Directive 89/336/EEC as amended).

2

Council Directive 93/97/EEC of 29 October 1993 supplementing Directive 91/263/EEC in respect of satellite earth station equipment.

1 May 1995

30 June 1997

Statutory Instrument

3

Council Directive 94/22/EC of 30 May 1994 on conditions for Granting and Using authorisations for the Prospecting, Exploration and Production of Hydrocarbons.

1 July 1995

31 July 1997

Statutory Instrument

4

Commission Directive 94/46/EC of 13 October 1994 amending Directive 88/301/EEC and Directive 90/388/EEC in particular with regard to satellite communications.

8 August 1995

31 May 1997

Statutory Instrument

5

Council and Parliament Directive 95/47/EC of 24 October, 1995 on the use of standards for the transmission of television signals.

23 August 1996

30 June 1997

Statutory Instrument

6

Commission Directive 95/51/EC of 18 October, 1995 amending Directive 90/388/EEC with regard to the abolition of the restrictions on the use of cable television networks for the provision of already liberalised telecommunications services.

1 October 1996

13 June 1997

Statutory Instrument

7

Council Directive 94/56/EC of 21 November 1994 establishing the fundamental principles governing the investigation of civil aviation accidents and incidents.

21 November 1996

Early May 1997

Statutory Instrument

8

Directive 95/62/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December, 1995 on the application of Open Network Provision (ONP) to Voice Telephony.

13 December 1996

13 June 1997

Statutory Instrument

9

Council Directive 94/55/EC of 21 November 1994 on the approximation of the laws of the member states with regard to the transport of dangerous goods by road.

1 January 1997

1 November 1997

Bill

10

Council Directive 95/50/EC of 6 October 1995 on uniform procedures for checks on the transport of dangerous goods by road.

1 January 1997

1 November 1997

Bill

11

Council Directive 96/49/EC of 23 July, 1996 on the approximation of the laws of member states with regard to the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Rail.

1 January 1997

30 September 1997

To be decided following consultation with AG

12

Commission Directive 96/19/EC of 13 March, 1996 amending Commission Directive 90/388/EEC regarding the implementation of full competition in telecommunications markets.

1 July 1997 (partial) 1 November 1998 (complete)

1 July 1997 (partial) 1 November 1998 (complete)

Statutory Instrument

13

Commission Directive 96/89/EC of 17 December, 1996 amending Directive 95/12/EC implementing Council Directive 92/75/EEC with regard to energy labelling of household washing machines.

15 May 1997

15 May 1997

Statutory Instrument

14

Council Directive 95/18/EC of 19 June 1995 on the licensing of railway undertakings.

27 June 1997

30 September 1997

Statutory Instrument

15

Council Directive 95/19/EC of 19 June 1995 on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and charging of infrastructure fees.

27 June 1997

30 September 1997

Statutory Instrument

16

Commission Directive 96/60/EC of 19 September, 1996 implementing Council Directive 92/75/EEC with regard to energy labelling of household combined washerdriers.

1 August 1997

1 August 1997

Statutory Instrument

17

Directive 96/57/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3/9/1996 on energy efficiency requirements for household electric refrigerators, freezers and combinations thereof.

8 October 1997

8 October 1997

Statutory Instrument

18

Council Directive 96/67/EC of 15 October 1996 on access to the groundhandling market at Community airports.

25 October 1997

25 October 1997

Statutory Instrument

19

Directive 96/92/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 December 1996 concerning common rules for the internal market in electricity.

19 February 2000

19 February 2000

Bill

20

Council Directive 96/29/EURATOM of 13 May, 1996 laying down basic safety standards for the protection of the health of workers and the general public against the dangers arising from ionizing radiation.

13 May 2000

13 May 2000

Statutory Instrument

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