Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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433. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the scope of the examination of the 1993 EU directive on unfair contract terms in consumer contracts which his predecessor had previously stated his Department was undertaking in consultation with the Office of the Attorney General; if he will report on the outcome of this review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34682/17]

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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434. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he has reviewed the application of the 1993 EU directive on unfair contract terms in consumer contracts within the courts in view of recent criticism; if he or any representative of his department has discussed this matter with the presidents of the courts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34683/17]

Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 433 and 434 together.

The review referred to by the Deputy is ongoing by my Department of the issues in conjunction with the Office of the Attorney General. There are complex legal matters for analysis in relation to this matter and I expect to bring this process to a conclusion very shortly. I wish to assure the Deputy that the matter will be kept under review in terms of any definitive additional obligations arising. There have been no discussions to date with the presidents of the courts pending the clear establishment of the legal position.