Seanad debates

Wednesday, 16 October 2002

European Union (Scrutiny) Bill, 2001 changed from European Union Bill, 2001: Committee and Remaining Stages.

 

On the issue of measures, as the Minister of State knows in regard to the establishment of EU directives, under the freedom of information any citizen of the European Union can find out exactly the discussions that take place between the Commission, a representative group or the Government. However, that is not the case in this jurisdiction. Under the Freedom of Information Act, I am not entitled to know exactly the position of one Department as against another before the Bill is actually published. Is it the Minister of State's view that the term "measures" will ensure all the opinions that may come from one, two or three Departments about a particular directive or measure are obtainable under the Freedom of Information Act?

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