Mr. Mark Griffin:

We need to start moving into that space. It would be preferable if capacity was developed within the State because, while it is not inevitable, one sees what is happening internationally, especially the intention last year by the Chinese market to shut down and not take in any more waste, and significant problems are being presented. There are recycling facilities on the EU mainland but it is something we probably need to look at closely. We have given a commitment to review our waste policy during 2019. While there are a number of waste recycling facilities around the State the availability of waste recycling capacity, the new obligations that arise from the circular economy package, which put very significant additional requirements onto member states with regard to packaging targets that have to be met, and the abolition of single use plastics will all have to be factored into the new and very detailed waste management policy. We are hitting all of the current targets for recycling and reuse, be it plastic, batteries or electronic waste.