This is why it was decided to repeal this directive under the WFD in 2013 (i.e. one year after the programmes of measures are made operational).
Is é sin an fáth gur cinneadh an treoir sin a aisghairm faon WFD i 2013 (i. bliain amháin tar éis do na cláir beart a chur i bhfeidhm).