Seanad debates
Thursday, 13 February 2003
Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed).
We should also give waivers across the board to old age pensioners. I am aware of an 82 year old woman seeking a waiver, but because she has a small private pension she will not receive it. She lives on her own. It is unfair that we should charge such people for disposing of their waste. They would have very little in any event. Will the Minister review that? I am unsure if it is a matter for local authorities. At the moment the waiver applies only to old age pensioners on a social welfare pension. I would like to see it reviewed.
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