Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Taoiseach for acknowledging the point I raised, but I am not sure if he is aware that it is causing much concern and worry for the tyre industry. We welcome the resolution brought before the House as it will reduce costs for hauliers. However, while everybody is anxious that tyres are recycled in a proper and appropriate manner, the new monopoly the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government is forcing through in respect of the recycling of tyres through Repak and WEEE, without going to tender, will result in a considerable increase in the cost of tyres for hauliers. We are giving to the hauliers with one hand, but we are taking it back with the other.

I acknowledge the Taoiseach is taking on board what I said and I hope he will use his good offices to convey to the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government that it must engage with the two representative bodies to bring about a satisfactory resolution to the stand-off that currently exists.

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