Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

The Minister indicated there is a fundamental shift in waste policy. We have not yet seen it. When is the international review he has commissioned likely to conclude? If the Minister is committed to reducing the number of thermal treatment plants for waste, he must be aware that eight incinerators are currently proposed in the eight regional waste management plans. Will he use his powers to instruct the local authorities to review those waste management plans to remove the thermal treatment solutions included in them?

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