Environmental Regulations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 April 2018

Tuesday, 17 April 2018

Questions (1196)

Eamon Ryan

Question:

1196. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if An Bord Pleanála is required to assess potential breaches of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants when considering a company's (details supplied) application to burn waste at its plant in County Limerick. [16639/18]

Written answers

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment

Matters pertaining to planning legislation and policy, including the role of An Bord Pleanála, do not fall under my remit as Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment. Queries should be directed to the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government or to An Bord Pleanála as appropriate.