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JOINT COMMITTEE ON EUROPEAN SCRUTINY debate -
Tuesday, 29 Jun 2010

Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals

No. 1 relates to measures for no further scrutiny. The first measure is COM (2009) 579. In light of the committee's previous decision, and the fact that the proposal will now be moving to a Second Reading, it is proposed that it does not warrant further scrutiny. Is that agreed? Agreed.

The next measure is COM (2010) 55. Based on the available information, it is proposed that this measure does not warrant further scrutiny. Is that agreed? Agreed. The next measure is COM (2010)94. Given that the proposal was considered by the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights on 24 June in advance of approval motions being considered by the Houses on 29 June for Ireland to exercise its opt-in, it is proposed that the measure does not require further scrutiny by this committee. Is that agreed? Agreed.

The next measure is COM (2010) 95. As the proposal was considered in detail recently by the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights with the Minister, the Houses have agreed the motions for Ireland to opt-in, and it is proposed that the measure does not require further scrutiny. Is that agreed? Agreed. The next measure is COM (2010) 175, it is proposed that the proposal does not warrant further scrutiny. Is that agreed? Agreed. The next measure is COM (2010) 197 and COM (2010) 198. Based on the available information, it is proposed that these measures do not warrant further scrutiny. Is that agreed? Agreed. The next measure is COM (2010) 223, based on the available information, it is proposed that the proposal does not warrant further scrutiny. Is that agreed? Agreed. The next measure is COM (2010) 244 and in light of the information given it is proposed that the committee notes the adopted measure. Is that agreed? Agreed. With regard to COM (2010) 249, in light of the information provided by the Department, it is proposed that the measure does not require further scrutiny. Is that agreed? Agreed. The next measure is COM (2010) 295. Based on the information available, it is proposed that this proposal does not warrant further scrutiny. Is that agreed? Agreed. The next proposals are CFSP 7478/10 and CFSP (2010) 168. It is proposed to note these CFSP measures. Is that agreed? Agreed.

No. 2 relates to proposals for no further scrutiny but sent to sectoral committees for information. The first proposal is COM (2010) 53, page 42 of brief 2. Based on the available information note, it is proposed that this measure does not warrant further scrutiny. It is further proposed that this measure will be sent for information to the Joint Committee on Finance and the Public Service. Is that agreed? Agreed. The next measure is COM (2010) 199. It is proposed that the proposal does not warrant scrutiny by this committee. However, given that the Government will have to decide whether to opt into these proposals and, if it so decides, that Oireachtas approval will be required in accordance with Article 29.4.7° of the Constitution, it is proposed to forward these proposals to the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights for consideration. Is that agreed? Agreed.

The next measure is COM (2010) 200. It is proposed that the proposal does not warrant scrutiny by this committee. However, given that the Government will have to decide whether to opt into these proposals and, if it so decides, that Oireachtas approval will be required in accordance with Article 29.4.7° of the Constitution, it is proposed to forward these proposals to the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights for consideration. Is that agreed? Agreed.

The next measure is COM (2010) 205. Based on the available information, it is proposed that the proposal does not warrant further scrutiny. It is further proposed that the proposal will be sent for information to the Joint Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment. Is that agreed? Agreed. The next measures are COM (2010) 208 and COM (2010) 209. It is proposed that these proposals do not require further scrutiny by this committee. However, given their moderate significance, it is also proposed to forward these proposals to the Joint Committee on Transport for information. Is that agreed? Agreed. The next measure is COM (2010) 216. Based on the available information, it is proposed that the proposal does not warrant further scrutiny. It is further proposed that the proposal will be sent for information to the Joint Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment. Is that agreed? Agreed. The next measure is COM (2010) 320. Based on the information available, it is proposed that this proposal does not warrant further scrutiny. However, given the proposal potential effect on Ireland's Exchequer, a reduction of €110 million in Ireland's contribution to the EU in 2010, it is also proposed to forward this proposal to the Joint Committee on Finance and the Public Service for information. Is that agreed? Agreed.

No. 3 relates to early warning notices. The following notice is EWN: 2010/C 107/06. 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. The next notice is EWN: 2010/C 131/03. 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.

Unless there are specific issues members wish to raise I will adjourn the meeting until next Tuesday.

The joint committee adjourned at 12.45 p.m. until 9.30 a.m. on Tuesday, 7 July 2010.
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