Seanad debates

Thursday, 3 July 2003

Protection of the Environment Bill 2003 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] : Report and Final Stages.

 

There are some welcome amendments, such as the ELV amendments. I am relying on the Minister's interpretation of these amendments but I will give him the benefit of the doubt. The amendments relate to the ELV directive and the recovery and recycling targets for ELVs. The disposal of ELVs is a thorny issue and has become more so with the introduction of the NCT. I have had experience with this problem in a wooded area where I go walking when I get the opportunity. One day I counted five dumped vehicles in this beautiful environment, damaging it considerably. Happily, when Coillte was alerted to the situation, it dealt with the disposal of the vehicles at its own expense.

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