Ciarán Cuffe
Question:182 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will consider introducing a beverage container levy, the proceeds of which could be used to subsidise recycling here. [24075/02]
Vol. 558 No. 3
182 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will consider introducing a beverage container levy, the proceeds of which could be used to subsidise recycling here. [24075/02]
An Agreed Programme for Government states that consideration will be given to the extension of the levy on plastic bags to other areas such as non-reusable packaging. While my Department is actively considering the issues involved, final decisions have not yet been taken on the items which should be targeted as a priority in this regard.