Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Motions are the opinions and view of the House, as voted by the House, but, obviously, are not legislation. There are 67 firms operating in this market, which is very competitive. The Deputies will be aware that some people in some parts of the country are having their bins collected at very low prices, paying an annual charge which may be below cost, which is not sustainable.

In the past many local authorities provided the services themselves. However, as a result of campaigns encouraging people not to pay waste collection charges, local authorities -----

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