James Bannon (Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 22:

In page 86, line 13, after "(including landfill)" to insert "without benefit to agriculture".

There is a difference of opinion as to whether the use of manure on farm land constitutes fertilising or a waste disposal activity. Assistance could possibly be provided by the addition of the words "without benefit to agriculture" at the end of item 1 in the new Third Schedule to be inserted in the 1996 Act. Perhaps the Minister would comment on the amendment which, I believe, will build in safeguards for the agriculture sector.