Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 November 2005
80 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the recent report from the European Commission concerning the implementation of the 1996 integrated pollution prevention and control directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36606/05]
View answerI have noted the report in question which reviews progress on the implementation of Directive 96/61/EC on integrated pollution prevention and control across 15 EU member states, concentrating in particular on the period 2000 to 2002. It highlights the European Commission's determination to achieve full implementation of the directive by the final deadline of 30 October 2007.
The implementation of the directive in Ireland is a matter for the Environmental Protection Agency, in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency Acts 1992 and 2003 and related regulations. It is my view that Ireland is well placed to meet the directive's requirements within the required timeframe.
