Ossian Smyth (Dún Laoghaire, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I propose to take Questions Nos. 91 and 93 together.

The deposit return scheme was set up in such a way with the regulations published requiring that the scheme be accessible for all, so it is a legal requirement that participants in the scheme make sure their return point operations are accessible to everybody in the community. With that in mind, a set of suppliers was approved by Re-turn.ie so that these machines would be accessible. There was engagement with disability groups before the scheme went live. Since then, through the National Disability Authority and other disability groups, a forum is being convened so that, during the changeover period, any issues that arise regarding accessibility can be resolved. I know that Re-turn.ie is committed to making sure the scheme is accessible to all and that any changes that are needed to ensure everybody can access the scheme and use it as required are introduced. I give a commitment to support that.

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