Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 April 2022
324. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department intends to introduce further legislative measures pertaining to existing industrial emissions licence holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20994/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI intend to introduce legislation, by way of amendment to the Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022, to allow for a broader type of amendment to be made to Industrial Emissions, Integrated Pollution Control and Waste Management licences issued by the Environmental Protection Agency. The proposed changes will be proportionate and will not alter the overall environmental impact of the activity involved. This approach is in line with the focus of the Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022 on smarter, more targeted regulation.
