Denis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The report of the CCPC stated that only one in ten of those who could transfer did so. Where people did transfer, the average saving was only approximately €17 per year so substantial savings are not available in this area. The CCPC is looking at moving away from competition in the market, particularly in areas where services are not being provided at present. The report highlights the lack of data and information, though the price monitoring group is helping to provide data at the moment. The CCPC carried out a survey which showed that just 6% of people surveyed said price was an issue for them. It is a complex area and the priority is to reduce the amount of waste going into black bins and to minimise the amount of plastic being generated, as well as recycling the plastic that is generated.

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