Medical Waste Disposal

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 October 2020

Tuesday, 20 October 2020

Questions (564)

Denis Naughten

Question:

564. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the options available to families for disposal of medical waste; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30948/20]

Written answers

Minister for Health

I have no function in relation to the disposal of municipal medical waste. The Deputy may wish to note that the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment is responsible for national waste management policy, and has recently published a new National Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy (2020 – 2025). I also understand that waste management planning is the responsibility of local authorities under Part II of the Waste Management Act, 1996.