Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 July 2011
64 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will examine carefully the long-term impact of all pending and future EU directives likely to inhibit economic development, recovery and progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20352/11]
View answerWhile my Department has an overall coordinating role in EU matters, responsibility for examination of proposed EU Directives as well as transposition of EU Directives into Irish law rests with those Departments with responsibility for the policy areas covered by individual EU measures. During negotiations on proposed Directives the long term impacts of such proposals are carefully considered, including ensuring that they do not inhibit economic development, recovery and progress.
