111 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation in respect of EU directives for which he has responsibility, the number remaining to be implemented; the directives that are now overdue; the number of reasoned opinions received from the EU Commission since 2002 regarding delays or non-implementation of such directives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2539/11]

There are nine EU Directives due to be transposed by my Department. One of these Directives is currently overdue. Directive 2009/125/EC establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related products was due to be transposed on 20 November 2010. However, work on the implementation of this Directive is at an advanced stage and it is anticipated that the Directive will be implemented shortly. My Department has received a total of 28 Reasoned Opinions from the EU Commission since 2002 of which all, apart from two Reasoned Opinions, have been closed.

A Reasoned Opinion was received on 24 June 2010 regarding the non-transposition of the Services Directive 2006/123/EC. This Directive was fully transposed on 23 November 2010. A Reasoned Opinion was issued on 5th May 2010 by the EU Commission regarding the non-transposition of Directive 2008/68/EC on the inland transport of dangerous goods. This Directive was fully transposed on 30th December 2010. The two Reasoned Opinions associated with the non-transposition of these Directives are expected to be closed shortly. Full details of the state of play of all current Directives due for transposition are maintained on my Department's website, www.deti.ie. The transposition of EU Directives is an ongoing priority for my Department and is reported to the Management Board on a regular basis.