Mr. Brian Quirke:

I have a comment on the regulatory side of the information and awareness piece. As we mentioned earlier, new regulations came into force on 31 December that require waste collectors to provide all household customers with a biowaste bin. The regulations also require collectors to provide a food waste pack to any customer who is provided with a biowaste bin for the first time. That pack includes the kitchen caddy, roll-out, certified compostable liners, and a leaflet, which form a starting point for the provision of the collection service. On the centralised pricing structure, we can come back to the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach when we consult with our colleagues in the Department on the waste collection policy.