Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 March 2024
102. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he is concerned with reported abuses of the deposit return scheme through the use of photocopied labels; if he can clarify if this is a widespread practice, and if it can be deterred or prevented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11126/24]
View answerProducing or attempting to produce counterfeit barcodes or labels is against the law and will be treated as attempted fraud, with any evidence passed to the relevant authorities for further investigation.
Re-turn, the DRS operator, works alongside producers and retailers to ensure the integrity and smooth operation of Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme.
In the specific case of a social media video from last week, I understand this was a once-off occurrence. The matter was reported to the relevant platform and the video has since been removed.
