Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 September 2023
144. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will consider putting in place another national used tyre collection scheme to clean up the environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42050/23]
View answerIreland uses the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) model for dealing with a number of waste streams, including tyres. Under the EPR scheme for tyres, which was introduced in 2017, producers have a responsibility to finance the collection and environmentally sound waste management of these products at end of life.
In 2022, implementation of this scheme ensured that 95% of passenger vehicle tyres were recovered, and 85% were recycled, surpassing the targets of 70% and 30% respectively.
Prior to the introduction of the EPR scheme in 2017, my Department made €700,000 available to help remove historic waste tyres from farms. I have no plans currently to arrange a further collection event.
