Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 December 2025
295. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on all European Commission infringement proceedings currently under way relating to the functions of his Department; the compliance measures and the already paid or expected fines relating to each enforcement action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72758/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn areas for which my Department has responsibility, there are 9 open infringement cases relating to transposition and implementation of EU environmental legislation. Information on the infringement process, including information on Commission decisions is available: ec.europa.eu/implementing-eu-law/search-infringement-decisions/?langCode=EN
The following table lists the relevant Directive or regulations and the stage of proceedings:
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Commission Infringement File |
Directive/Regulation Title |
Stage |
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INFR(2025)2106- Non-conform transposition of the Drinking Water Directive |
Council Directive 2020/2184 on the quality of water intended for human consumption |
Letter of Formal notice, Art. 258 TFEU |
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INFR(2024)4003- Breach of the Construction Products Regulation due to lack of market surveillance |
Regulation (EU) 305/2011 the Construction Products Regulation |
Letter of Formal notice, Art. 258 TFEU |
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INFR(2023)2178- Application of Council Directive 91/271/EEC on urban waste-water treatment (UWWT) in Ireland |
Council Directive 91/271 concerning urban waste-water treatment |
Letter of Formal notice, Art. 258 TFEU |
|
INFR(2007)2238- Incorrect transposition of the Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC |
Directive 2000/60 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy |
CJEU Judgment C-204/24 |
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INFR(2010)2161- Peatlands -Application of Articles 6(2), 6(3) and 6(4) of the Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC |
Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and wild fauna and flora |
Referral to Court Art. 258 TFEU |
|
INFR(2013)2056- Application of Directive 91/271/EEC concerning urban waste water treatment |
Council Directive 91/271 concerning urban waste-water treatment |
CJEU Judgment (C-427/17) and Formal notice under Art. 260 TFEU – Referred back to CJEU |
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INFR(2015)2006- Designation of Special Areas of Conservation in Ireland - SAC Designation |
Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and wild fauna and flora |
CJEU Judgment C-444/21 |
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INFR(2017)4007- Exceedance of THM parametric value in drinking water in Ireland |
Council Directive 2020/2184 on the quality of water intended for human consumption |
CJEU Judgment C-481/22 |
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INFR(2025)4018 - Non-conformity of Irish rules on the provision of property services within the Services Directive |
Council Directive 2006/123/EC on Services in the Internal Market |
Letter of Formal Notice, Art. 258 TFEU |
In relation to INFR2013/2056 - Application of Directive 91/271/EEC concerning urban waste water treatment, the European Commission considers that efforts by the Irish authorities have, to date, been insufficient to comply with the first judgment and is therefore referring Ireland to the Court of Justice of the European Union, with a request to impose financial sanctions.
