This is a retrograde step. We have been told local authorities have failed to bring in the necessary by-laws and charges and to identify sites for landfills. It is unacceptable that four landfill sites have been proposed for a small section of County Galway. These sites were identified by consultants engaged by the Department. Senator Norris accused all public representatives of having a NIMBY attitude in regard to landfills and incinerators. The sad reality is that he is not responsible to the electorate. A select privileged group elects him to the House and he is not responsible for the identification or provision of landfills or incinerators. It is easy for him to come into the House and to be glib in his remarks in that instance. It is worth noting that.