Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 February 2017
103. Deputy Declan Breathnach asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the EU ESTA proposal; if she has discussed it with her UK counterpart; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6917/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraA proposal to establish a European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) and amend several impacted EU Regulations was put forward by the European Commission on 16 November 2016. The proposal is under examination in the relevant EU working party.
An exchange of views on this proposal has taken place among Ministers of the EU member States at JHA Council level. However, it should be noted that the proposal builds upon the measures in the Schengen acquis that concern the crossing of borders and in which Ireland (and the UK) do not participate. Therefore, Ireland (along with the UK) are not taking part in the adoption of this Regulation and are not bound by it or subject to its application.
