Vol. 519 No. 7
39 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the progress being made in his discussions with the Society of the Irish Motor Industry regarding disposal of old cars in view of the serious environmental problems being created by the difficulty in disposing of old cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14726/00]
I refer to the reply to Question No. 5 today.
41 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his proposals for a tax on plastic shopping bags and a landfill tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14713/00]
Following a public consultation process, my Department is at an advanced stage in the development of specific mechanisms to implement the Government's commitment to tax plastic shopping bags. I expect very shortly to bring proposals to Government in this regard.
The possibility of introducing a landfill levy to encourage the diversion of waste from landfill is currently under consideration.
