EU Directives

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 January 2015

Wednesday, 14 January 2015

Ceisteanna (1064)

Brendan Smith

Ceist:

1064. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide in tabular form the number of EU directives which remain to be implemented within her Department; the name of these directives; the timeframe for the implementation of these directives; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1787/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

At present, there is one EU Directive which requires implementation by my Department. The timeframe for its implementation is 18 December 2015. The Directive in question is Directive 2014/60/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the return of cultural objects unlawfully removed from the territory of a Member State.