David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)

Does the Minister agree that if one travels any country road, one will see bags of rubbish dumped on the roadside and nappies and various other types of household rubbish strewn across hedgerows? Is he happy to preside over such conditions? Does he agree the problem is deteriorating rather than improving? What initiatives does he propose to introduce to address the problem?

Does the Minister agree that as well as its awful visual impact, fly-tipping is impacting on tourism and health? In most other European countries, the problem is not as serious as it is here. Does the Minister agree that positive initiatives are required to educate people and increase civic awareness? A sense of patriotism is needed and serious sanctions must be imposed to hurt those who are caught fly-tipping? What measures will the Minister introduce to address the problem?

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