Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Thursday, 22 Feb 2001

Vol. 531 No. 2

Written Answers. - Waste Management.

Dick Spring

Ceist:

54 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the recent call made by a person (details supplied) for the establishment of a national waste authority; if he will establish such an authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5150/01]

Minister for the Environment and Local Government (Mr. Dempsey)

I am aware of the proposal in question, and refer the Deputy to the reply to Question No. 264 of 12 December 2000. The position remains unchanged.