Waste Disposal Charges

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 October 2017

Tuesday, 24 October 2017

Ceisteanna (304)

Seán Haughey

Ceist:

304. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the proposed annual support of €75 for life-long and long-term medical incontinence will be introduced in the context of the new household waste collection charging arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44600/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment

The details of the annual support of €75 for persons with lifelong or long-term medical incontinence (to help meet the average annual cost of the disposal of medical incontinence pads), including the arrangements for its administration, will be finalised by year end, after further consultation with the stakeholder groups.