EU Directives

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 May 2014

Thursday, 8 May 2014

Ceisteanna (148)

Brian Stanley

Ceist:

148. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the derogation from the EU water framework directive will be renewed. [20734/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

The Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) provides a comprehensive basis for the protection and improvement of inland surface waters, groundwater and transitional and coastal waters. The Directive requires that Member States take a catchment-based approach to the protection of waters by establishing river basin districts and management plans for these districts. Ireland does not have a derogation from the Directive.