Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 19 Nov 1997

Vol. 483 No. 1

Written Answers. - EU Directives.

Frances Fitzgerald

Question:

183 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Health and Children the EU directives coming wholly or partly under the aegis of his 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 he will implement the directives by means of a Bill or Statutory Instrument; and when he will implement these Directives. [19771/97]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Cowen)

The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the following tabular statement.

Transposition of Directives

Department of Health and Children

Title and Number of Directive	Due date for implementation	Timetable for Implementation	Means of Transposition
Council Directive 93/43/EEC of 14 June, 1993 on the hygiene of foodstuffs.	14 December 1995	December 1997	S.I.
Commission Directive 96/3/EC of 26 January, 1996 granting a derogation from certain provisions of Directive 93/43/EEC on the hygiene of foodstuffs.	12 February 1996	December 1997	S.I.
Commission Directive 96/4/EC of 16 February, 1996 amending Directive 91/321/EEC on infant formulae and follow-on formulae.	31 March 1997	December 1997	S.I.
Commission Directive 96/5/EC of 16 February, 1996 on processed cereal- based foods and baby- foods for infants and young children.	30 September 1997	December 1997	S.I.
Commission Directive 96/8/EC of 26 February, 1996 on foods intended for use in energy-restricted diets for weight reduction.	30 September 1997	December 1997	S.I.
Directive 96/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 December 1996 amending Directive 94/35/EC on sweeteners for use in foodstuffs.	31 December 1997	On Schedule	S.I.
Council Directive 96/85/EC of 19 December 1996 amending Directive 95/2/EC on food additives other than colours and sweeteners	28 June, 1997	December 1997	S.I.
Commission Directive 96/77/EC of 2 December 1996 laying down specific purity criteria on food additives other than colours and sweeteners.	1 July 1997	December 1997	S.I.
84/466 EUROTOM refers to radiation protection of persons undergoing medical treatment. The directive also requires establishment of criteria of acceptability for diagnostic medical facilities using radiation.	1 January 1986	Draft documentation previously furnished to the Commission has been confirmed as acceptable by the Commission. Format for a legally binding measure is being drafted and will be forwarded to the Commission in due course for clearance.	S.I.