Vol. 513 No. 1
133 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the specific legislative or other steps, if any, he will take arising from the recently published consultancy report on plastic bags; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1582/00]
564 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the progress, if any, made to date in introducing a tax on plastic bags; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1788/00]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 133 and 564 together.
I am considering the submissions received during the recent public consultation process, which followed publication of the consultancy report on plastic bags. I intend shortly to bring proposals to Government on the introduction of an appropriate measure to reduce plastic bag use.
