James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)

Does the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government intend to introduce legislation to further increase landfill rates, which are reported to be rising from €15 to €20 per tonne? Such charges will help to reduce the dumping of biodegradable waste and lessen the threat of EU fines. However, it will place a greater burden on the taxpayer and cripple business and industry.

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