EU Data Retention Directive

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2 February 2006	Justice	EU Data Retention Directive

Ciarán Cuffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his position in relation to the EU Data Retention Directive recently passed by the EU Parliament, if he nitends to take a legal challenge against the EU Commission and Parliament in relation to the Directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister For Justice, Equality and Law Reform: The draft directive to which the Deputy refers has yet to be adopted. The question of any legal challenge that might be brought by Ireland in respect of this instrument would be determined on the basis of advice provided by the Attorney General and approval by the Government.

Ciarán Cuffe is a TD for the Dún Laoghaire Dáil Constituency. Ciarán can be contacted at Dáil Éireann, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 or 96 Patrick Street, Dún Laoghaire Tel. 284 6060 or 618 3082, Fax 618 4341, Email Ciaran CiaranCuffe.com