Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 May 2016
158. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans for pay-by-weight bin charges for those who have to dispose of incontinent or household medical waste; if progress has been made since the last parliamentary question (details supplied) tabled on this issue; and if this will be resolved before 1 July 2016. [11923/16]
View answerMy Department has met with groups who represent persons with special needs and has 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. In that respect, a further meeting is being arranged between my Department, members of the waste industry and representatives of people with special needs early in June with a view to deciding on the most appropriate course of action.
