Brian Stanley (Laois, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The overall issue with incinerators relates to matters such as conditions and the type of waste going to incineration. The technology involved is relatively new to this country.

A lot of us do not like incineration, but it is used. How often are incineration sites inspected? How often is an EPA inspector on site? What control does the EPA have of the waste used for the purpose of incineration? Many people who work in the sector have asked the following questions. Does the EPA have sufficient powers? Does the legislation in place need to be changed or does legislation need to be introduced to give the EPA more powers?