Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 28 Apr 1998

Vol. 490 No. 2

Written Answers - Clinical Waste Disposal.

Eoin Ryan

Question:

175 Mr. E. Ryan asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding disposable medical waste; the options, if any, being looked at; the up-to-date situation in relation to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9830/98]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Cowen)

The position in relation to this issue is as outlined in my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 113 of 2 April 1998.