Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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As it is a directive, normally one has to translate it into domestic law. Much of what is included in this measure is already reflected in the 2000 framework and domestic legislation. We have substantially covered much of what is included in the directive. That is why it would be distinctly odd for us not to be a party to it.