890. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total amount paid from public funds in lump sum fines and daily or periodic penalty payments arising from judgments of the Court of Justice of the European Union against Ireland, by case and by year, since 2010, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56411/26]

Over Ireland’s 50 years of EU membership, approximately 4,000 Directives have been transposed into Irish law. The vast majority are transposed on time, usually two years following publication. However, where this does not happen, the European Commission can open infringement proceedings against Ireland. Most infringements are resolved (once transposition is completed) at the initial stages of the infringement proceedings (Letter of Formal Notice or Reasoned Opinion). Where this does not occur, the European Commission can refer Ireland to the Court of Justice of the European Union for non/incomplete transposition.

My Department does not have central responsibility for the management of these infringement proceedings. The Minister of State for European Affairs chairs the Interdepartmental Committee on EU Engagement, which monitors progress in the transposition of directives and oversees Ireland’s response to infringement proceedings. This coordination extends to engagement with the Office of the Attorney General, the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel, and, where appropriate, national regulatory authorities and agencies.

Any penalties arising are paid from the voted allocation of the relevant Department. The Departmental Appropriation Accounts provide for the reporting of compensation and legal costs and while there is no specific requirement to disclose EU settlements or fines separately to other such costs, individual Departments may report such settlements or fines there.

There are currently 46 infringement procedures initiated against Ireland. Details of current cases are available from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade at the following website: www.ireland.ie/en/eu/implementation-of-eu-law-in-ireland.