Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 February 2022
112. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if there are regulations in place which stop farmers removing waste from buildings (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9086/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Waste Management Act states that a person may not: - Cause or facilitate the abandonment, dumping or unauthorised management or treatment of waste, or
- Hold, transport, recover or dispose of waste, or treat waste, in a manner that causes or is likely to cause environmental pollution.
The enforcement of waste legislation is a statutory function of local authorities. Under section 60(3) of the Waste Management Act, the Department of Environment, Climate & Communications is precluded from the exercise of any power or control in relation to the performance in particular circumstances of the statutory functions of a local authority, therefore I would suggest that the Deputy contact the local authority concerned in this case.
