Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 November 2015
1057. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will respond to representations received from an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37617/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI currently have no outstanding Ministerial representations from the Independent Tyre Wholesalers & Retailers Association (ITWRA). My Department has met with representatives from ITWRA on a number of occasions this year. During these meetings, all aspects of the regulation of Tyres and Waste Tyres and the changes which are proposed were discussed. In addition to this, my Department also arranged for certain suggestions made by ITWRA to be examined and discussed directly with Repak ELT which will be the sole compliance scheme for the tyre sector. In addition to these contacts, my Department has continued to copy ITWRA on all correspondence from the Tyres Working Group. A further meeting of the Working Group will be held on 11 November, to which ITWRA have been invited to attend. It is entirely a matter for ITWRA as to whether they accept this invitation.
