Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 December 2025
529. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the steps the Government intends will take to transpose the EU Directives on standards for equality bodies; and the timeframe envisaged. [71021/25]
View answerThe Directives on Standards for Equality Bodies set minimum requirements for the effective and
independent operation of Equality Bodies in a number of key areas, in order to allow them to carry out their work more effectively in all Member States and to ensure a more uniform application of EU equal treatment law.
My officials have participated in expert group meetings and workshops on transposition of these Directives with the European Commission, and are meeting regularly with relevant bodies and departments. Work is ongoing on the preparation of draft Heads. It is expected that legislation to transpose the Directives will be in place by the deadline for transposition in June 2026.
