Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Question 476: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of proposals that his Department is opposing at European Council at any stage; the names of such proposals; the reason his Department is taking this position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33832/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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There are two matters in particular where legal issues have arisen. These relate to proposals concerning procedural rights in criminal matters and the retention of communications data. I have made Ireland's concerns on these matters known to the Council. Ireland's position is guided by the advice of the Attorney General.