Thomas P. Broughan
Ceist:50 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the number of permits granted under the Waste Management (Permit) Regulations, 1998, for the recovery and dismantling of vehicles; the progress made in his discussions with the Society of the Irish Motor Industry regarding disposal of old cars in view of the serious environmental problems being created by the difficulty in disposing of old cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10028/00]