Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 November 2022
163. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on the implementation of section 14(7) of the Circular Economy and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2022, which states that the Minister shall prepare a report examining the way that single-use packaging used in the sale of fruit and vegetables can be reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58897/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Circular Economy and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2022 is a key step in Ireland’s transition to a circular economy and provides a robust statutory framework for moving from a focus on managing waste to a much greater focus on adapting patterns of production and consumption. The Act provides the necessary legislative basis for several key measures including the Circular Economy Strategy; the Circular Economy Programme; the National Food Loss Prevention Roadmap; and the Circular Economy Fund.
Section 14(7) of the Act provides that the Minister shall publish a report examining how single-use packaging used in the sale of fruit and vegetables can be reduced. It is intended to commence section 14 in Q1 2023. The report will be commissioned and published within 12 months from the date of commencement.
