Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 April 2008
1009 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way in which families with young children are to dispose of household refuse in situations where there is neither a local authority or a private service available within a kilometre of the residence; the advice that he would give in such circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12310/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Waste Management Act 1996 imposes a qualified obligation on a relevant local authority to ensure that adequate arrangements exist for the collection, recovery and disposal of household waste in its functional area. This service can be provided directly by a local authority or by a private waste collector. Private collectors of waste are required to hold a valid waste collection permit from a local authority. It is therefore a matter for each local authority to satisfy itself that appropriate arrangements are in place for the collection of household waste and my Department has no function in the matter.
