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29.4.2009 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
L 108/53 |
COMMISSION DECISION
of 28 April 2009
on the request by Ireland to accept Council Decision 2008/381/EC establishing a European Migration Network
(notified under document number C(2009) 2708)
(2009/350/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, in particular to Article 11a thereof,
Whereas:
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On 14 May 2008, the Council adopted Decision 2008/381/EC establishing a European Migration Network (1) (EMN) (hereinafter referred to as Council Decision 2008/381/EC). |
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Pursuant to Article 1 of the Protocol on the position of Ireland, Ireland did not participate in the adoption of Decision 2008/381/EC. |
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In accordance with Article 4 of the said Protocol, Ireland notified the Council and the Commission that it wishes to accept Decision 2008/381/EC. |
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In accordance with Article 11a of the Treaty the Commission adopted a favourable opinion (2) on the request by Ireland on 22 December 2008, |
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
Decision 2008/381/EC shall apply to Ireland.
Article 2
Ireland shall bring into force the provisions necessary to comply with Decision 2008/381/EC and shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.
Article 3
Decision 2008/381/EC shall come into force for Ireland from the date of the notification by Ireland of its acceptance of Decision 2008/381/EC.
Article 4
This Decision is addressed to all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 28 April 2009.
For the Commission
Jacques BARROT
Vice-President
(1) OJ L 131, 21.5.2008, p. 7.
(2) C(2008) 8668 final.