Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 June 2012
304 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the date on which he plans to publish legislation to implement Articles 19 and 22 of the Consumer Rights Directive on payment charges and additional charges, in view of his commitment to introduce these provisions in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28379/12]
View answerAs I have previously indicated, it is my intention to implement the provisions of Articles 19 and 22 of the Consumer Rights Directive on payment charges and additional charges by the end of this year.
My Department is awaiting clarification from the European Commission on a number of issues relating to Article 19. On receipt of this clarification, the Department will issue a consultation paper on Articles 19 and 22. The responses to this consultation will be taken into account in drafting the Regulations to give effect to the two Articles.
