Michael Lowry (Tipperary North, Independent)
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Question 353: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if, in view of a recent Supreme Court decision (details supplied) an analysis has been carried out as to the impact this decision will have on all EU regulations transposed into Irish law by regulations since joining the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14033/07]

Séamus Brennan (Dublin South, Fianna Fail)
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The advice of the Office of the Attorney General is that the judgement of the Supreme Court in this case, given on Thursday last, 29th March 2007, relates solely to the Animal Remedies Act, 1993. The issue of whether the judgement has implications for other legislation (including social welfare and occupational pensions legislation) is under review by the Attorney-General's Office. However, the case has no implications for the European Communities Act, 1972 and any regulations made under this Act.