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

I am not sure I agree with the Deputy's analysis. When these matters were solely controlled by local authorities and councils, there was no recycling and everything was dumped in landfills. I know all about it because the biggest dump was in my constituency. The Deputy's ideological analysis does not stand up to reason. The penalties under the Waste Management Act are substantial. There is a fine of €5,000 on summary conviction, or imprisonment of up to 12 months, and a maximum fine of up to €15 million on conviction on indictment, and-or imprisonment of up to ten years. These are stiff penalties. We need to see them enforced and applied.

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