Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 22 Jan 1997

Vol. 473 No. 4

Written Answers. - Waste Disposal.

Michael McDowell

Question:

41 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for the Environment the current position in respect of the issuing of licences for private contractors involved in waste collection as envisaged under the Waste Management Act, 1996; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1536/97]

Minister for the Environment (Mr. Howlin)

I intend shortly to make regulations under section 34 of the Waste Management Act, 1996 in relation to the grant by local authorities of permits to private waste collectors.