Liz McManus
Ceist:71 Ms McManus asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government when the proposed levy on plastic bags will come into operation; the steps that are being taken to ensure that retailers provide shoppers with alternatives to plastic bags; if it is intended to apply the levy on a pro rata basis to other larger plastic bags, such as those used for fertilisers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29442/00]
