Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Government has set up an implementation group which will oversee the Oireachtas approval process. I would expect that to happen pretty shortly. Following that will be the four-month compliance procedure with the European Commission. That will commence following the formal notification of our wish to enter into the directive and be consequently bound by it. Approval is a matter for the Oireachtas, but it would be on my recommendation. If it is approved, I would expect the scheme to be in operation by June.