Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 October 2005
190 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken to eliminate cross-Border dumping following his speech on the matter to the Environment Ireland 2005 Conference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30397/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Office of Environmental Enforcement's report, The Nature and Extent of Unauthorised Waste Activity in Ireland, which was published last month, noted that due to increased regulatory vigilance on both sides of the Border, the practice of illegal waste trafficking to Northern Ireland has become more sporadic. I intend that the excellent co-operation between our enforcement authorities and those in Northern Ireland will continue, including through the enforcement network established by the office of environmental enforcement, to pursue those responsible for such activity. In addition, regulatory authorities have been enjoined by the policy direction, which I recently issued under section 60 of the Waste Management Act 1996, to pursue illegal holders of waste looking to the maximum potential sanctions available in law.
