Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 321: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when it is proposed to introduce into national legislation the provisions of EU Directive 2001/84/EC on the re-sale right for the benefit of the author of an original work of art (details supplied) which was to have been introduced before 1 January 2006 to comply with EU requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13402/06]

Michael Ahern (Cork East, Fianna Fail)
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Due to the novelty of an artists' resale right in Irish law and the directive containing various options on how several key provisions are implemented by individual member states, the transposition of EU Directive 2001/84/EC into Irish law requires primary legislation.

The proposed Intellectual Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, which is intended to transpose several EU directives, will include the provisions required in this case. My Department, in consultation with the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism, is working actively with the Parliamentary Counsel on drafting that Bill with a view to its publication in the coming months and its consideration by the Oireachtas before the end of 2006.