Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 19 Nov 1997

Vol. 483 No. 1

Written Answers. - EU Directives.

Frances Fitzgerald

Question:

117 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Public Enterprise the EU Directives coming wholly or partly under the aegis of her Department which are not currently fully implemented; the reference number and subject matter of each directive; the deadline for implementation set out in each directive; whether she will implement the directives by means of a Bill or Statutory Instrument; and when she will implement the directives in this regard. [19912/97]

Minister for Public Enterprise (Mrs. O'Rourke)

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 as amended	28 October 1992	31 December 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 93/68/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	31 January 1998	Statutory Instrument
3	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	31 January 1998	Statutory Instrument
4	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 February 1998	Bill
5	Council Directive 95/50/EC of 6 October 1995 on uniform procedure for checks on the transport of dangerous goods by road	1 January 1997	1 February 1998	Bill
6	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	1 December 1998	To be decided following consultation with AG
7	Council Directive 96/87/EC adapting to technical progress Council Directive 96/49/EC on the approximation of the laws of member states with regard to the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Rail	1 January 1997	1 December 1998	Statutory Instrument
8	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 November 1998	1 November 1998	Statutory Instrument
9	Council Directive 95/18/EC of 19 June 1995 on the licensing of railway undertakings	27 June 1997	30 June 1998	Statutory Instrument
10	Council Directive 95/19/EC of 19 June 1995 on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the charging of infrastructure fees	27 June 1997	1 October 1998	Statutory Instrument
11	Directive 96/57/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 September 1996 on energy efficiency requirements for household electric refrigerators, freezers and combinations thereof	3 September 1997	15 December 1997	Statutory Instrument
12	Council Directive 96/67/EC of 15 October 1996 on access to the groundhandling market at Community airports	25 October 1997	1 April 1998	Statutory Instrument
13	Commission Directive 97/15/EC of 25 March 1997 adopting Eurocontrol standards and amending Council Directive 93/65/EEC on the definition and use of compatible technical specifications for the procurement of air-traffic-management equipment and systems	1 December 1997	1 December 1997	Statutory Instrument
14	Directive 97/33/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on Interconnection in Telecommunications with regard to ensuring universal service and interoperability through application of the principles of Open Natwork Provision (ONP)	31 December 1997	31 December 1997	Statutory Instrument
15	Directive 97/13/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on a common framework for general authorisations and individual licences in the field of Telecommunications Services	31 December 1997	31 December 1997	Statutory Instrument
16	Directive 97/51/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 October 1997 amending Council Directive 90/387/EEC and 92/44/EEC for the purpose of adaptation to a competitive environment in telecommunications	31 December 1997	1 February 1998	Statutory Instrument
17	Commission Directive 97/17/EC of 16 April 1997 implementing Council Directive 92/75/EEC with regard to Energy Labelling of Household dishwashers	15 June 1998	15 June 1998	Statutory Instrument
18	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
19	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	To be decided following consultation with AG