242. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the way in which he is planning to implement the European Council Directive 2010/18/EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43010/19]

I can advise the Deputy that Council Directive 2010/18/EU, implementing the revised Framework Agreement on parental leave, was transposed into Irish law by the European Union (Parental Leave) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 81/2013).

The Directive is repealed with effect from 2 August 2022 by Directive (EU) 2019/1158 of the European Parliament and of the Council on work-life balance for parents and carers.