Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour)

I agree it is a very important issue. If I can get answers to those questions, I will come back to the Deputy. The approach to the future regulation of the household waste collection market in Dublin and elsewhere will be carefully considered by Government and will take account of the full range of economic, environmental and other relevant issues - the Deputy has just raised the issue around the 18,000 who are not registered - and the many perspectives being offered by the people being consulted.

The Minister, Deputy Hogan, expects to be in a position to submit final proposals in regard to household waste collection to Government in the coming weeks as a part of a new national waste policy, which is part of a commitment that has been given. Deputy Collins has raised legitimate concerns. A transition such as this raises significant issues and we acknowledge there are issues to be addressed. If there is further information we can get from the Department I will forward that to the Deputy. However, I suspect some of the questions need to be directed to Dublin City Council.

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