Waste Management

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 June 2021

Thursday, 24 June 2021

Questions (186)

Richard Bruton

Question:

186. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if there are regulations requiring the display of a notice in outlets handling WEEE products to the effect that arrangements are in place for products at the end of their useful life; the enforcement that is in place to ensure obligations in relation to same are respected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34066/21]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (Deputy Ossian Smyth)

The regulations referred to can be found in S.I. No. 149 of 2014 - European Union (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Regulations 2014. Schedule 6 of these Regulations outlines the requirements for distributors of electrical and electronic equipment to display  a notice in accordance with the provisions of regulation 30(3), regarding end of life products.

The EPA leads national enforcement of the WEEE Regulations. Local authorities also take on local enforcement responsibilities in this area, particularly in relation to retailer obligations.