Written Answers. - Waste Management. – Dáil Éireann (28th Dáil) – Thursday, 6 Apr 2000

Written Answers. - Waste Management.

Question:
60 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the specific legislative or other steps he will take arising from the recently published consultancy report on plastic bags; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10038/00]

Minister for the Environment and Local Government (Mr. Dempsey)

Following a recent public consultation process, I will very shortly bring forward proposals to implement the Government commitment to tax plastic shopping bags.

Dáil Éireann debate - Thursday, 6 Apr 2000

Written Answers. - Waste Management.

Question: 60 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the specific legislative or other steps he will take arising from the recently published consultancy report on plastic bags; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10038/00]

Minister for the Environment and Local Government (Mr. Dempsey)

Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 6 Apr 2000

Question:
60 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the specific legislative or other steps he will take arising from the recently published consultancy report on plastic bags; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10038/00]