Seanad debates
Wednesday, 5 February 2003
Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed).
In this context we should be realistic about waste management, or bin charges, to use the better known term. We cannot ask people to pay the economic cost no more than they are expected to pay the economic cost for an overnight stay in hospital or a copy of the Flood tribunal interim report. I agree with the Minister's stance on those who do not wish to pay anything for the service. Neighbour should not subsidise neighbour, which principle should be copper-fastened in legislation. I am pleased the Minister is doing something about this.
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