Article 1 
In accordance with Article 8 (4) of Directive 92/81/EEC and without prejudice to the obligations imposed by Council Directive 92/82/EEC of 19 October 1992 on the approximation of excise duties on mineral oils (2), Ireland is hereby authorized to apply, until 31 December 1996, differentiated rates of excise duty on unleaded petrol to reflect different environmental categories, provided that such rates at all times respect the minimum rates of excise duty on mineral oils laid down in Community law. Article 3 This Decision is addressed to Ireland. Done at Luxembourg, 27 June 1996. For the Council The President A. MACCANICO (1) OJ No L 316, 31. 10. 1992, p. 12. Directive as last amended by Directive 94/74/EC (OJ No L 365, 31. 12. 1994, p. 46). (2) OJ No L 316, 31. 10. 1992, p. 19. Directive amended by Directive 94/74/EC (OJ No L 365, 31. 12. 1994, p. 46).
Article 3 
This Decision is addressed to Ireland. Done at Luxembourg, 27 June 1996. For the Council The President A. MACCANICO (1) OJ No L 316, 31. 10. 1992, p. 12. Directive as last amended by Directive 94/74/EC (OJ No L 365, 31. 12. 1994, p. 46). (2) OJ No L 316, 31. 10. 1992, p. 19. Directive amended by Directive 94/74/EC (OJ No L 365, 31. 12. 1994, p. 46).