Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 February 2021
68. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the details and dates of the introduction of the single use plastics directive; if existing stocks of plastic utensils purchased before 3 July 2021 can be used by outlets until that existing stock has depleted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10388/21]
View answerFrom 3 July this year, under the provisions of the Single Use Plastics Directive, single use plastic cutlery, plates, straws, balloon and cotton bud sticks may not be placed on the Irish market. This also applies to expanded polystyrene cups and food containers and all products containing oxo-degradable plastic.
Final clarification is awaited from the EU Commission in relation to the use of stocks on hand prior to 3 July.
