Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 16 Jun 1998

Vol. 492 No. 4

Written Answers. - EU Directives.

Frances Fitzgerald

Question:

323 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Education and Science the EU directives coming wholly or partly under the auspices of his Department that were not fully implemented as of 1 June 1998; 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. [13958/98]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. Martin)

Directive 97/38/EC is awaiting transposition into Irish law. This directive amends Annex C to Council Directive 92/51/EEC on a second general system for the recognition of professional education and training to supplement Council Directive 89/48/EEC. Directive 92/51/EEC was transposed into Irish Law in May 1996. The process of transposition by statutory instrument has commenced and it is envisaged that this directive will be transposed without any undue delay.