Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 December 2004
108 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will confirm that the Government has received a letter from the European Commission expressing concern about the adequacy of measures being taken by the State to counter illegal cross-Border dumping; his response to the concerns raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32673/04]
View answerA letter of formal notice has been received from the European Commission regarding controls on irregular waste movements and illegal waste trafficking in Ireland. The Commission's letter was answered by Ireland on 10 June 2003. A further letter has been received from the Commission to which a reply is required by February of next year. This further letter is being considered in my Department and a reply will shortly be prepared.
