Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I have no report in respect of No. 14, the proposed approval by the Dáil of the Waste (Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Regulations 2005, back from committee. I understand there was no discussion of any consequence at that committee on Tuesday and the practical consequences of dealing with the disposal of every piece of electronic equipment in the country will cause major problems. I do not agree to this item being taken without debate. There was no debate of any relevance on Tuesday at this meeting and there are serious questions that must be answered from a practical perspective which the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government will fully understand in terms of the interpretation of the directive from local authority disposal points and disposal points provided by retailers. I ask that a debate of some time on this directive be held in the House. I object to it being passed without debate.

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