Seanad debates

Thursday, 13 February 2003

Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed).

 

The Oireachtas should make a final decision on what waste management system it wants and I would like to see that system implemented from Cork to Donegal. Ireland is not similar in size to the United States, China or India, it is a small island. We need to make a final and firm decision about the type of waste management strategy that should be implemented in every town and townland. It should be based on reduction, reuse and recycling, but if that is not the correct system, let us choose the correct option and implement it. I find it amusing that there are so many waste management plans in operation throughout the country. This system is highly ineffective. Every local authority is struggling to move from one option to another. Landfill sites are now full and, therefore, we are looking at new methods, but nothing is being implemented.

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