Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 April 2026
421. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to provide details on all open EU infringement proceedings where the subject of the infringement relates to the functions of his Department; the reason the infringement proceedings were initiated; the procedural stage of the infringement proceedings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30267/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department of Finance currently has 8 open infringements. Officials in my Department have been and will continue to work closely with colleagues in the Commission and the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel to the Government (OPC) to progress each infringement and resolve any outstanding open issues.
The full list of the infringements open against the Department of Finance, the reason the infringements were initiated, and the current procedural stage of each open infringement are outlined in the table below:
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Directive |
Procedural stage of the infringement proceedings |
The reason the infringement proceedings were initiated |
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Directive (EU) 2018/843 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 amending Directive (EU) 2015/849 on the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing and amending Directives 2009/138/EC and 2013/36/EU. |
Letter of Formal Notice |
The LFN asserts that Ireland has incorrectly transposed Directive (EU) 2018/843. The LFN claims that Ireland has failed in its obligations under Articles 31(4) and 31(5) of Directive (EU) 2015/849 as amended by Directive (EU) 2018/843. The concerns raised by the EU Commission relate to the completeness, accuracy and accessibility of the CRBOT. It can be considered that SI 440 of 2025 addresses the first two of these issues. Work to address the accessibility piece is actively underway and a response has been issued to the Commission to address their queries. |
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Directive (EU) 2021/2118 relating to insurance for motor vehicles. |
Awaiting closure |
The Department of Finance is responsible for transposing Articles 1(8) and 1(18) of the Directive into law in Ireland. These Articles were not fully transposed into law in Ireland before the transposition deadline of 23 December 2023. However, these Articles have now been transposed pursuant to the Motor Insurance Insolvency Compensation Act 2024. |
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Failure to fulfil obligations of Regulation 883/2013 concerning European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF). |
Letter of Formal Notice |
Failure to name a national competent authority to fulfil the obligations under Article 7(3a) of Regulation 883/2013. Competent Authority has since been appointed. |
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Failure to comply with obligations linked to “SURV3” Surveillance system. |
Reasoned Opinion |
This falls under the responsibility of the Revenue Commissioners and relates to the delays in implementing IT systems reforms for Customs authorities. The system has now gone live and there are no further developments. |
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Directive (EU) 2023/2225 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 October 2023 on credit agreements for consumers and repealing Directive 2008/48/EC |
Letter of Formal notice |
Directive was not transposed into Irish law by the transposition deadline of 20 November 2025. Officials continue to engage with the OPC to complete the transposition. |
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Directive (EU) 2023/2673 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 November 2023 amending Directive 2011/83/EU as regards financial services contracts concluded at a distance and repealing Directive 2002/65/EC |
Letter of Formal notice |
Directive was not transposed into Irish law by the transposition deadline of 19 December 2025. Officials continue to engage with the OPC to complete the transposition. |
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Council Directive (EU) 2024/1265 on requirements for budgetary frameworks of the Member States |
Letter of Formal Notice |
Directive was not transposed into Irish law by the transposition deadline of 31 December 2026. Officials continue to engage with the OPC to complete the transposition. |
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Directive (EU) 2024/1619 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 May 2024 amending Directive 2013/36/EU as regards supervisory powers, sanctions, third-country branches, and environmental, social and governance risks |
Letter of Formal Notice |
Directive was not transposed into Irish law by the transposition deadline of 10 January 2026. Officials continue to engage with the OPC to complete the transposition. |
