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

The Government is certainly open to considering any idea that might achieve the objectives we share, which are to reduce waste and protect the environment. To the best of my recollection, the Bill has not yet come before the Cabinet; therefore, there has not yet been a Government decision on it. We will need to study it. First, we need to ensure it will not transgress any rule relating to the Single Market and will not raise revenue implications. If, however, it is something that is being done in other European countries, perhaps it might be done here. The Government has an open mind in considering good ideas that will allow us to reduce waste and protect the environment.

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