The only such directive adopted for which I have responsibility for implementation is Council Directive 89/48/EEC of 21 December 1988, on a general system for the recognition of higher education diplomas awarded on completion of professional education and training of at least three years duration. This directive was implemented by me on 2 January 1991 by a statutory instrument (S.I. No. 1 of 1991) and I understand that we are the first member state to fully implement the directive.
The only draft directive in my area of responsibility under discussion at present is a proposal for a council directive on a second general system for the recognition of professional education and training to supplement Directive 89/48/EEC and dealing with lower levels of qualifications. As the directive involves complex issues and since a common position has not yet been reached on it by the member states it would not be possible, at this stage, to predict a date for adoption.