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- Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (21 Nov 2023)
Peter Burke: Yes. We are making progress. That is why the committee is set up, to really encourage that we get down to zero, the departmental committee.
- Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (21 Nov 2023)
Peter Burke: I will read the speaking note from the Department. Ireland along with Belgium and Spain were referred to the Court of Justice in November 2023 due to incomplete transposition of the work-life balance directive. This includes a number of important entitlements for parents and carers to support them to balance their working and caring responsibilities. These include an entitlement of two...
- Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (21 Nov 2023)
Peter Burke: I am not in charge of transposition, sorry, just to correct you.
- Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (21 Nov 2023)
Peter Burke: No.
- Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (21 Nov 2023)
Peter Burke: It is my job to bring Departments together and encourage them to ensure they meet their deadlines. It is not my responsibility. That is up to each line Minister. It is their responsibility. Let us be very clear in terms of what I am being put with here.
- Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (21 Nov 2023)
Peter Burke: If you would let me finish reading the note, it addresses it.
- Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (21 Nov 2023)
Peter Burke: If committee members would have a little bit of patience it would be great. The Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 introduced five days' leave for medical care purposes to meet the requirements under Article 6 of the directive. Under Part 4 of the 2023 Act, the code of practice on the right to request flexible working and remote working is being prepared by the...
- Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (21 Nov 2023)
Peter Burke: Any case would concern me and that is why it is very important that Departments take action to rectify this. It is not unknown to have infringements in this regard. Many European states have them. It is about how we rectify them in a timely manner before they reach the court, and we will do just that.
- Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (21 Nov 2023)
Peter Burke: It is to get them as early as possible. Judging by the evidence, the committee has three directives before it at the moment if I am not mistaken. I think you have them for six or seven weeks at this juncture. The other directives that are outstanding are not due until the second half of 2024. On the evidence since the inception of this committee, I think that would be deemed reasonable.
- Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (21 Nov 2023)
Peter Burke: Are the ones you are referring to going back to 2014 and 2008?
- Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (21 Nov 2023)
Peter Burke: They refer back and have been there for a significant period.
- Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (21 Nov 2023)
Peter Burke: They are with the committees.
- Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (21 Nov 2023)
Peter Burke: This is very confusing. The committee seems to have a lot of work that it is not doing, from my perspective. It has had three statutory instruments with it for six or seven weeks. Has the committee made a determination on them yet? We do not have much parliamentary time between now and Christmas.
- Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (21 Nov 2023)
Peter Burke: Should they not be with the sectoral committees now?
- Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (21 Nov 2023)
Peter Burke: They are with this committee now-----
- Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (21 Nov 2023)
Peter Burke: No, they are with this committee.
- Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (21 Nov 2023)
Peter Burke: I thank the committee for its time. We will work proactively with it and its member to ensure they get those directives at an appropriate time. I always preface that by saying that this is me trying to work with Departments. I do not have the power to demand they do that but we will work hard to ensure they meet those targets. We will also follow up on what the Senator said about...
- Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (21 Nov 2023)
Peter Burke: I thank the Cathaoirleach. I begin by welcoming the increase in representation for the European Parliament on foot of yesterday's announcement that Ireland's representation would go from 13 seats to 14 seats, with the Midlands-North West getting this additional seat. This will be a big asset to our country in the years ahead. I am pleased to attend today’s meeting. I am joined by...
- Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (21 Nov 2023)
Peter Burke: I have a speaking note here which I will read in relation to the work-life directive. Committee members will be aware that I have no responsibility for all these directives so I just have not the in-depth knowledge that is required on them.
- Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (21 Nov 2023)
Peter Burke: Maybe six months or more.