Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 16 Dec 2003

Vol. 577 No. 3

Written Answers. - Recycling Policy.

Jan O'Sullivan

Question:

532 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his Department has attempted to source envelopes made from recycled paper that are made here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31369/03]

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell):

My Department's suppliers of paper have informed me that the majority of the paper supplied to my Department is either 100% recycled, partly recycled or is made by way of the forest control method using 100% pulp with chlorine-free bleach.