Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 June 2013
365. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the work his Department is currently undertaking on various pieces of upcoming legislation, through a potential Bill to go through the Houses of the Oireachtas or through statutory instrument, to ensure Ireland is in compliance with the upcoming deadlines of directives from the European Union; the deadline in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27477/13]
View answerMy Department ensures that a high profile is given to ensuring that a good performance on the transposition of Directives is maintained. Within the Department transposition is monitored on a regular basis.
A total of 7 Directives require to be transposed by my Department up to the end of May 2015. One Directive is recently overdue since 11th May 2013, Directive 2010/32/EU on implementing the Framework agreement on prevention from sharp injuries in the hospital and health care sector. A number of issues arose late in the legal settlement process and further engagement was required on a technical matter with the Commission which meant that the transposition deadline for this Directive could not be met. It is hoped to be in a position to complete the transposition of this Directive at an early date.
A full list of the Directives to be transposed and the current position in respect of their transposition is provided in the table below. This table can also be accessed on my Department’s website at www.djei.ie
Directives to be Transposed in 2013 (Four)
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Description of Directive |
Deadline for Transposition |
Current position |
Means of Transposition |
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1. Directive 2010/32/EU implementing the Framework Agreement on prevention from sharp injuries in the hospital and healthcare sector concluded by HOSPEEM and EPSU. |
11/05/2013 Section: HSA Liaison |
Overdue A number of issues arose late in the legal settlement process and further engagement with the Commission was required on a technical matter which meant that the transposition deadline for this Directive could not be met. It is hoped to be in a position to complete the transposition of this Directive at an early date. |
Transposition will be by means of a Statutory Instrument. |
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2. Directive 2004/40/EC (as amended by 2008/46/EC) amendment on the minimum health and safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers to the risks arising from physical agents (electromagnetic fields). |
31/10/2013 Section: HSA Liaison |
Drafting has not yet commenced as an alternative Directive is now being finalised which will mean that the Directive due for transposition by 31/10/2013 will now be superseded. |
Not applicable as will be superseded by an alternative Directive. |
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3. Directive 2011/77/EU on the term of protection of copyright and certain related rights. |
01/11/2013 Section: Intellectual Property Unit |
Formal drafting of a legislative instrument by the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel is in progress |
Transposition will be by means of a Statutory Instrument. |
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4. Directive 2011/83/EU on Consumer Rights. |
13/12/2013 Section: Competition & Consumer |
Initial work on drafting has commenced. A Public consultation paper was placed on the Department’s website on 16th May 2013. |
Transposition will be by means of a Statutory Instrument. |
Directives to be transposed in 2014 (Two)
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5. Directive 2012/28/EU on certain permitted use of orphan works |
29/10/2014 Section: Intellectual Property Unit |
Preparatory work is in hand. |
A decision on the manner of transposition has not yet been taken. |
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6. Directive 2013/10/EU amending the aerosol directive |
19/03/2014 Section: Competition & Consumer |
Work will commence in Quarter 3 2013. |
Transposition will be by means of a Statutory Instrument. |
Directives to be transposed in 2015 (One)
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7. Directive 2012/18/EU on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances |
31/05/2015, although one aspect has an earlier date of 14/2/2014 Section: Chemical Regulation Policy Unit |
Drafting has not yet commenced. |
It is intended that transposition will be by means of a Statutory Instrument |
