Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 January 2010
853 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will appoint an inspector to investigate the contract for an incinerator (details supplied) in Dublin 4; the reason he did not appoint an inspector when he assumed ministerial office in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48438/09]
View answerThere have been significant increases in recycling rates in Dublin, with a corresponding drop in residual waste volumes. In addition, the recommendations of the report which I commissioned to underpin the review of waste management policy provided for in the Programme for Government are designed to achieve further reduction in the volumes of residual waste generated, and to drive more waste towards recycling.
In these circumstances, and in light of potential competition issues which may result from the agreement between Dublin City Council and Dublin Waste to Energy, I have decided that the most appropriate course of action is to appoint an authorised person under section 224 of the Local Government Act 2001 to review the incinerator project. It remains open to Dublin City Council to engage with my Department to discuss any necessary adjustment to the project which might be necessary to bring it into line with the emerging reality of the waste market and waste policy generally.
I am in the process of identifying suitable candidates with the appropriate qualifications to act as authorised person.
