Waste Disposal.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 October 2005

Tuesday, 25 October 2005

Ceisteanna (557)

Fergus O'Dowd

Ceist:

632 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will establish joint sludge management by a number of local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30431/05]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. Roche)

The development of a regional approach to sludge management is supported by my Department, where appropriate. To date, five sanitary authorities have been involved in the development of two joint sludge management plans.