Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 April 2026
707. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage 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. [30271/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn areas for which my Department has responsibility, there are 10 open infringement cases relating to transposition and implementation of EU legislation.
Information on the infringement process, including information on Commission decisions is available at: ec.europa.eu/implementing-eu-law/search-infringement-decisions
The following table lists the relevant Directive or regulations and the stage of proceedings:
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Commission Infringement File |
Directive/Regulation Title |
Date Initiated |
Stage |
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INFR(2025)2106- Non-conformity - transposition of the Drinking Water Directive
|
Council Directive 2020/2184 on the quality of water intended for human consumption |
17/07/2025 |
Letter of Formal notice, Art. 258 TFEU |
|
INFR(2024)4003- Breach of the Construction Products Regulation due to lack of market surveillance
|
Regulation (EU) 305/2011 the Construction Products Regulation |
25/07/2024 |
Letter of Formal notice, Art. 258 TFEU |
|
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 |
07/02/2024 |
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 |
16/10/2007 |
CJEU Judgment C-204/24 |
|
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 |
26/01/2011 |
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 |
25/09/2013 |
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 |
25/02/2015 |
CJEU Judgment C-444/21 |
|
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 |
18/07/2018 |
CJEU Judgment C-481/22 |
|
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 |
17/07/2025 |
Letter of Formal Notice, Art. 258 TFEU |
|
INFR(2026)2023 - Failure by Ireland to notify to the Commission its draft national building renovation plan as required by Directive (EU) 2024/1275 on the energy performance of building |
Directive (EU) 2024/1275 on the energy performance of buildings |
11/03/2026 |
Letter of Formal Notice, Art. 258 TFEU |
