Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 September 2023
112. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the Environmental Protection Agency is involved in the issuing of all waste licences for landfill sites, or if it is only involved in the issuing of licences for larger landfill sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41292/23]
View answerThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) undertakes a range of regulatory tasks relating to the licensing, permitting, consenting or certification of activities that could have an impact on the environment or on human health.
For more information on licensing processes, including information on waste activities are regulated by Local Authorities and the EPA respectively, please see Licensing & Permitting | Environmental Protection Agency (epa.ie) www.epa.ie/our-services/licensing/.
