Waste Management

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2016

Tuesday, 17 May 2016

Questions (367)

Dara Calleary

Question:

367. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the nature of discussions that have taken place between his Department and groups representing persons with special needs in relation to the forthcoming pay-by-weight waste management arrangements; if he is aware that this change in policy will have a significant impact on households with adults and children who have special needs; if he has offered potential solutions to this increased financial liability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9457/16]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

My Department met with groups who represent persons with special needs to discuss and explore the impact of pay by weight charging on households with special needs. My Department has also been in contact with the HSE and the waste management industry to discuss the issue and to try to find a workable and fair solution to this important matter. Notwithstanding the complexity of the issues involved, I am satisfied that a number of possible solutions are being explored as a matter of urgency.