Written answers

Thursday, 14 April 2005

Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

EU Directives

5:00 pm

Photo of Róisín ShortallRóisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 101: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the regulations, EU or otherwise, which relate to the manufacturing of chargers for mobile phones, video cameras, laptops and other such equipment; if there is any legislation which empowers him or the EU to force industry to make chargers common to many different devices; if so, if he will set it out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11608/05]

Photo of Micheál MartinMicheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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I understand there is no specific EU directive or national regulations applicable to chargers for electrical equipment. However, provisions of the low voltage directive, the electromagnetic compatibility directive, the general product safety directive and the National Standards Authority of Ireland (section 28) (Electrical Plugs, Plug Similar Devices and Sockets for Domestic Use) Regulations 1997, apply to the manufacture of chargers. These directives and regulations are primarily concerned with the safe operation of these devices.

I am not aware of any regulations, national or otherwise, which would force manufacturers to produce chargers suitable for use with multiple electrical devices.

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