Peter Barry
Ceist:143 Mr. Barry asked the Minister for Enterprise and Employment when it is proposed to introduce legislation to give effect to the European Motorcycle Multi-Directive, COM(93)449final. [22869/96]
Written Answers. - Implementation of EU Directives.
The proposed directive on the type approval of certain components and systems of two and three wheel motor vehicles forms part of the EC motor vehicle type approval system, the aim of which is to achieve harmonisation of manufacturing-safety standard requirements for two and three wheel vehicles throughout the Union.
After lengthy and complex debate at Council Working Group level in Brussels, a common position on the proposed directive was reached at a Council meeting in November, 1995. The European Parliament tabled amendments to the proposed directive and these were discussed at Council working group level during the Irish Presidency. However, not all the amendments were acceptable to member states and, accordingly, the proposal will be examined under the conciliation procedure involving Council and Parliament. When the directive is adopted, it will be transposed into Irish legislation.