Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

I also replied to the second question. The Minister, Deputy Gormley, has indicated the overall capacity required nationally for incineration or thermal treatment. If we increase recycling and MBT capacity, we can reduce the residual fraction of waste to 400,000 tonnes in the next seven years. That is what the Minister and his Department will endeavour to achieve.

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