Landfill Sites

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 October 2016

Tuesday, 11 October 2016

Questions (536)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

536. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the tonnage of waste being dumped in a location (details supplied) in County Kildare for each of the past five years; the tonnage of waste being dumped at that location from Connacht, Ulster, Leinster and Munster; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29330/16]

Written answers

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment

Statistics and information on the tonnage of waste at landfill sites around Ireland are not compiled by my Department.  Information regarding individual facilities is available from the Environmental Protection Agency. I have asked the Agency to assist the Deputy with her enquiries.