Waste Management

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 September 2021

Wednesday, 15 September 2021

Ceisteanna (200)

Francis Noel Duffy

Ceist:

200. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when the legislative framework for the deposit return scheme will be introduced; when he expects the scheme to be delivered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43606/21]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications

The Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy 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. The legislative framework for the scheme will be published in the coming weeks.