European Union (Scrutiny) Act, 2002

Exempt measures.

3.—(1) Subsections (1) and (2) of section 2 shall not apply to a proposed measure which, in the opinion of the Minister, is confidential.

(2) Where by virtue of subsection (1), subsections (1) and (2) of section 2 do not apply to a proposed measure, the Minister may make a report to either or both Houses of the Oireachtas or to a committee of either or both such Houses in relation to the proposed measure as he or she deems appropriate in the circumstances.