Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I agree. One of the strengths is that it was started initially during the Deputy's time as Minister on a basis of engaging and informing stakeholders, giving them a clear line of sight in terms of what is coming next, which is important. The EPA is doing a lot of good work in promoting this as well, I understand, particularly in the construction sector.

I always remember my time formerly as a councillor on Dublin City Council on realising that over a third of our landfill waste was construction demolition waste, which has a reuse and value. The EPA and our Department are working with that sector. We do have funding under the circular economy programmes to fund support for that work. The sector targets, while difficult, will be important in giving clear signals.