Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 December 2007
71 Deputy Michael Noonan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if it his intention to appoint a regulator of the waste sector; when such legislation will be forthcoming; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35272/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn August 2006, my Department published a consultation paper on options for future regulation of the waste sector. Submissions were invited on whether there is a need for a regulator for the sector, if so what model of regulator might be most appropriate and what powers any such regulator should be given.
Following consideration of over fifty, many very detailed, submissions received which cover the range of complex issues surrounding the regulation of the sector, my Department is developing policy proposals to address the concerns raised. Subject to any necessary Government decision I hope to bring forward these proposals early in 2008.
