Waste Disposal Charges

Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 16 September 2016

Friday, 16 September 2016

Ceisteanna (1643)

John Curran

Ceist:

1643. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress he and his Department are making with waste collection companies with regard to the new proposed pay-by-weight charging scheme; if he will provide an assurance that householders will not face the prospect of dramatic increases in domestic refuse collection charges as had previously been proposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25948/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment

My Department has engaged actively and intensively with representatives of the waste industry and a way forward has been agreed that results in customers paying no more than their current rate for presenting the same amount of waste and receiving the same level of service by means of a price freeze to end-June 2017. Notwithstanding the above, it is intended to roll out a comprehensive education and awareness programme on the operation and benefits of pay by weight so that more householders can make an informed decision around their preferred pricing plan.  It is also  the intention that the Government will review the operation of pay-by-weight and make decisions regarding its potential further roll-out, regulation and oversight by July 2017.