Seanad debates
Wednesday, 5 February 2003
Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed).
I am delighted the legislation allows for severe penalties for people who do not pay their charges and empowers local authorities to refuse to collect their waste. It is disgraceful that people can throw rubbish out and leave it for others to clean up. This is a get-tough Bill, which the public will like, and it will reach into every household, which is what we want it to do. The plastic bag levy was a great idea and this is an extension of that concept. If we make resources available for litter wardens to implement decisions, enforce penalties and support legislation through implementation, the Minister will have done a superb job.
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