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EU Directives

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018

Tuesday, 24 July 2018

Ceisteanna (2104)

Jim O'Callaghan

Ceist:

2104. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the details of the EU directives that fall under his remit not yet transposed into law; the deadline imposed by the EU for the transposition of same; and the estimated date for the transposition of those directives into law. [34705/18]

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The EU legislation which falls under the remit of my Department for transposition into law or requires input from my Department for legislation under the remit of other Departments, is outlined in the following table:

Directive

Title

EU Deadline for Transposition

Estimated date for Transposition

2013/59

 

Council Directive 2013/59/Euratom of 5 December 2013 laying down basic safety standards for protection against the dangers arising from exposure to ionising radiation, and repealing Directives 89/618/Euratom, 90/641/Euratom, 96/29/Euratom, 97/43/Euratom and 2003/122/Euratom.

06/02/2018

The Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment (DCCAE) will complete the transposition of the Directive once Regulations in relation to the Medical Chapter of have been introduced by the Department of Health .

2014/61

Directive 2014/61/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on measures to reduce the cost of deploying high-speed electronic communications networks. 

 

01/01/2016

This Directive has been transposed by DCCAE, with the exception of Article 8. Regulations transposing Article 8 will be made under the Building Control Act. While DCCAE officials are assisting in the transposition process, the transposing Regulations will ultimately be signed by the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government.

2015/1513

 

Directive (EU) 2015/1513 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 September 2015 amending Directive 98/70/EC relating to the quality of petrol and diesel fuels and amending Directive 2009/28/EC on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources.

10/09/2017

SI No. 169 of 2018 transposed the elements relating to the amendments to Directive 2009/28/EC.

Legislation to transpose the remaining elements will be finalised as soon as possible.

2015/996

 

Commission Directive (EU) 2015/996 of 19 May 2015 establishing common noise assessment methods according to Directive 2002/49/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.

31/12/2018

 

By due date.

2016/1148

Directive (EU) 2016/1148 concerning measures for a high common level of security of network and information systems across the Union

06/05/2018

Regulations are expected to be finalised shortly.

2016/2102

Directive (EU) 2016/2102 of 26 October 2016 on the accessibility of the websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies.

23/09/2018

The preparation of draft regulations is nearing completion and will shortly be submitted to the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel. The Department is working towards the timeline set by the EU to complete the transposition.

2014/52

Directive 2014/52/EU of 16 April 2014 amending Directive 2011/92/EU on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment.

 

16/05/2017

Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government is the lead Department, but a number of other Departments, including DCCAE, have transposition responsibilities.

2018/410

Directive (EU) 2018/410 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2018; amending Directive 2003/87/EC to enhance cost-effective emission reductions and low-carbon investments, and Decision (EU) 2015/1814.

 

07/10/2019

By due date

2018/849

Directive (EU) 2018/849 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 amending Directives 200/53/EC on end-of-life vehicles, 2006/66/EC on batteries ad accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators, and 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment.

14/06/2020

By due date.

2018/850

Directive (EU) 2018/850 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 amending Directive 1999/31/EC on the landfill of waste.

14/06/2020

By due date.

2018/851

Directive (EU) 2018/851 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 amending Directive 2008/98/EC on waste.

14/06/2020

By due date.

2018/852

Directive (EU) 2018/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 amending Directive 94/62/EC on packaging and packaging waste.

14/06/2020

By due date.

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