Roger T. Garland
Ceist:123 Mr. Garland asked the Minister for Justice if he will list the number of EC Directives applicable to his Department which are not yet in force in Irish law, and the reason for the delay in the case of each Directive.
Written Answers. - EC Directives.
The following is the position in regard to EC Directives requiring the introduction of legislative measures by my Department.
The Council Directive on control of the acquisition and possession of weapons must be implemented by 1 January, 1993. The question of measures to implement the Directive by that date is under examination at present.
The Sixth Council Directive on summertime arrangements must be implemented by 28 March, 1993. The necessary Statutory Instrument will be prepared in due course.
The Council Directive on prevention of the use of the financial system for the purpose of money laundering must be implemented by 1 January, 1993. The legislation necessary to give effect to this Directive is being prepared.