Vol. 535 No. 4
254 Mrs. Owen asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the EU directives relevant to his Department which are awaiting implementation; the nature of the directive; when it was passed by the Council of Ministers; the final date for implementation; and if this deadline will be met. [13011/01]
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Title of EU Directive |
Nature of the Directive |
Date it was passed by theCouncil of Ministers |
Final date for implementation |
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EU Council Directive 2000/43/EC |
Implementing the principle of equal treatment between persons irrespective of racial or ethnic origin |
29 June 2000 |
19 July 2003It is expected that the deadline will be met |
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EU Council Directive 98/5/EC |
To facilitate the practice of the profession of lawyer on a permanent basis in a Member State other than that in which qualification was obtained |
16 February 1998 |
14 March 2000Regulations to implement the provisions of the Directive will be made following enactment of the Solicitors (Amendment) Bill, 1998, which is before the House. |
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EU Council Directive 95/46/EC |
The protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data. |
24 October 1995 |
24 October 1998 Transposition of the Directive was delayed due to complexity involved and other legislative priorities. Drafting of the Data Protection (Amendment) Bill is well advanced and it is expected that this Bill will be published in this session. |
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EU Council Directive 97/80/EC |
The Directive lays down the rules in relation to the evidential burden of proof in cases of discrimination based on sex. It also contains a definition of indirect discrimination on grounds of sex. |
15 December 1997 |
1 January 2001A statutory instrument to give effect to the Directive is being drafted. |
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EU Council Directive 2000/78/EC |
The Directive is to lay down a general framework for combating discrimination on grounds of religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation as regards employment and occupation. |
27 November 2000 |
2 December 2003.It is intended to implement the Directive within the timeframe specified. However, in order to take account of particular conditions, member states may, if necessary, have an additional period of three years from 2 December 2003, that is a total of six years, to implement the provisions of the Directive on age and disability discrimination. |
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2000/383/JHA(L140) |
Council Framework Decision on increasing protection by criminal penalties and other sanctions against counterfeiting in connection with the introduction of the euro. |
29 May 2000 |
Compliance required by 31 December, 2000 for Article 5(*a). Compliance with remaining provisions by 29 May, 2001.Has completed Second Stage in the Dáil. |
