Mr. Gerard O'Leary:

I am conscious that a case is before the courts, one about which the Deputy specifically asked. I will refer to the director general's comments, in that we have the options of suspension and revocation.

I can tell the committee that the enforcement of licences in the waste sector is quite challenging. The approach we take is a multi-agency approach. There are environmental issues, safety issues and fire issues. We are in contact with local authorities and the Health and Safety Authority.

I recognise that I am not directly answering the question but I am conscious-----