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JOINT COMMITTEE ON EUROPEAN SCRUTINY debate -
Tuesday, 9 Feb 2010

Scrutiny of EU Proposals: Discussion.

We will start with the measure 15177/09. Given that it is a technical measure with no particular implications for Ireland, it is proposed that the measure does not require further scrutiny by this committee. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Next is COM (2009) 631. Given that the text of the agreement has already been negotiated, it is proposed that this technical measure does not require further scrutiny by this committee. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Next is COM (2009) 679. Based on the information available, it is proposed that this measure does not warrant further scrutiny. Is that agreed? Agreed.

The next measures is COM (2009) 712. Given the technical nature of the proposal, it is proposed that the substance of this proposal does not warrant further scrutiny. Clarification was sought from the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment on the reason Ireland's nominations are still pending and that clarification has been circulated to members today. On the basis of the information received, it is proposed to note the proposal and the correspondence. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Following that is SEC (2009) 1635. Given the information provided by the Department, it is proposed to note this adopted proposal. Is that agreed? Agreed.

We have some early warning notes. First is EWN: 2009/C234/05. Based on the information available, it is proposed that this early warning note does not warrant further scrutiny at this stage. Is that agreed? Agreed.

It is followed by EWN: 2009/C308/12. Based on the information available, it is proposed that this early warning note does not warrant further scrutiny at this stage. Is that agreed? Agreed.

EWN: 2009/C322/08 is next. Based on the information available, it is proposed that this early warning note does not warrant further scrutiny at this stage. Is that agreed? Agreed.

The next early warning note is EWN: 6/2010. Based on the information available, it is proposed that this early warning note does not warrant further scrutiny at this stage. Is that agreed? Agreed.

For EWN: C8/10, given that there are no reported difficulties for Ireland, it is proposed that this trade matter does not warrant further scrutiny. Is that agreed? Agreed. Next is EWN: C8/11. Given that there are no reported difficulties for Ireland, it is proposed that this trade matter does not warrant further scrutiny. Is that agreed? Agreed. Also for EWN: L332/60, given that there are no reported difficulties for Ireland, it is proposed that this measure does not warrant further scrutiny. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Finally, we have EWN: L336/16. Given that there are no reported difficulties for Ireland, it is proposed that this measure does not warrant further scrutiny. Is that agreed? Agreed.

There are some justice and home affairs measures. Members have been circulated today with further information on proposal 5275/10. Given the concerns raised by the civil liberties committee of the European Parliament on the agreement's respect for an EU citizen's right to personal data protection, and that this proposal will require Oireachtas approval in accordance with Article 29.4.7° of the Constitution, it is proposed that this proposal warrants further scrutiny. To this end, it is proposed to forward this proposal to the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights for detailed scrutiny. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Based on the information available, it is proposed that proposal 5280/10 does not warrant further scrutiny by this committee. However, given that Oireachtas approval is required before this proposed Council decision can be adopted, it is also proposed to forward this proposal to the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights for information. Is that agreed? Agreed.

The joint committee adjourned at 12.35 p.m. until Tuesday, 23 February 2010.
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