EU Directives.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 May 2006

Tuesday, 16 May 2006

Questions (460)

Billy Timmins

Question:

521 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science the European Directives that have to be implemented by her Department; when these directives were first issued; the timeframe for their implementation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18460/06]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

There is one Directive that has to be implemented by my Department — Directive 2005/36/EC on the Recognition of Professional Qualifications. This Directive was agreed on 7 September 2005 and comes into force on 20th October 2007.