Thermal treatment and waste water treatment is being examined. Switzerland is one of the world's chief producers of toxic chemicals but it has the technology to deal with waste. The technology is available and I believe the thrust of present policy is correct. Everyone is in agreement that we have reached the point of diminishing returns as far as landfill is concerned and we need to consider an alternative. Thermal treatment is the only alternative. Other measures such as the environmental fund set up under the 2001 Act ensure that the proceeds of any levies are used specifically to benefit environmental initiatives, including education and management. The Minister of State, Deputy Noel Ahern, stated that €22 million was allocated this year. The National Development Plan 2001-2006 suggests a significant investment of €1.1 billion for the provision of infrastructure, based specifically on the local authorities' waste management plans. The public wants rigorous and independent control to be maintained on all activities that impact on the environment, including the collection of household waste. The vast majority of people accept that these services come at a cost but they also want to see value for money. There have been various initiatives such as encouraging people to compost their household waste and recycling whenever possible. I welcome the installation of segregated rubbish bins in Raheny village. This is a step forward which must be pursued. Repak has taken initiatives such as producer responsibility. Even business people can see the benefits of a responsible approach to waste management. There is an ongoing evaluation of the management of construction and demolition waste in the construction industry. The disposal of end-of-life vehicles is an issue for the motor industry. We have all seen abandoned and burned out cars in housing estates and in rural boglands.