Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 July 2006
395 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps which have been taken by the EU Commission to resolve the problems arising from the decision by the European Court of Justice to strike down EU-US Agreement on the transfer of passenger name records to US security agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26857/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraOn 16 June 2006, the European Commission adopted a Communication containing a proposal for an authorisation by the Council to open negotiations for a new agreement with the US on the use of passenger name records. This proposal was subsequently adopted by the Council of Ministers on 27 June.
Arrangements are currently being made for the relevant negotiations to commence shortly.
