Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 February 2024
12. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question No. 158 of 13 February 2024, if a ‘run out’ period will apply from 3 July 2024, to allow existing stocks of tethered caps to be used up before transitioning to new caps to avoid wastage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9618/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs stated in my response to Parliamentary Question No. 158 of 13 February 2024, the tethered cap requirement is coming into effect across the EU on 3rd July 2024 and, from that date, only plastic beverage containers where the cap/lid remains firmly attached to the product during use can be placed on the market.
The tethered cap requirement was introduced through the Single Use Plastics Directive in June 2019. A five-year transition period was provided for in the Directive, to ensure businesses had sufficient time to make the necessary adjustments.
No extension of this transition period is planned.
