Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 June 2021
78. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the roll-out of a deposit return system for plastic bottles and aluminium cans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34289/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy, launched last September, sets out a clear roadmap for the introduction of a Deposit and Return Scheme (DRS) for plastic bottles and aluminium cans in the third quarter of 2022.
This process began with the launch of a public consultation on the design of a DRS for Ireland in October 2020. A second consultation seeking views on the legislative framework to underpin the scheme was completed on 7 May 2021. The final legislative framework will be introduced in the coming weeks.
A working group, chaired by my Department and consisting of beverage producers, retailers, eNGOs and waste collectors, is working to progress the design of the system for introduction by the date set out in the Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy.
