Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)

Yes, we do. The Ceann Comhairle should bear with me.

That EU directive was due for transposition on 25 November this year, but it has not yet been transposed. My colleague, Deputy Joe Costello, asked about this on 14 October 2008 and he was told at that stage that the transposition of the directive was under discussion between the OPW and the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and decisions would have to be made as to which Minister would introduce it, and whether it was to be done by primary or secondary legislation.

Will the Tánaiste say whether it has yet been decided which Minister will introduce it and if the directive will be transposed by primary or secondary legislation? When will either the Bill or the regulation be put before the House?

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